In a Pickle
And Other Funny Idioms| By: | Marvin Terban; Giulio Maestro |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins |
| Print ISBN: | 9780618830015 |
| eText ISBN: | 9780547346229 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Copyright: | 1983 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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Thirty popular expressions such as "straight from the horse's mouth" and "white elephant" are amusingly explained and illustrated. What makes these common sayings so confusing and funny? Hilarious Wordplay: Laugh-out-loud illustrations show what it would really look like to have butterflies in your stomach or to let a cat out of a bag. Vocabulary Builder: Clearly explains the real meanings behind 30 common phrases, helping kids understand the language they hear every day. Figurative Language Fun: A perfect, gentle introduction to the idea that words can have more than one meaning, sparking a love for language. Perfect for Homeschool and Classroom: An entertaining and effective tool for teachers and parents to explain tricky English idioms in a memorable way.