Del Norte Public Library

Explains the meaning and origin of a selection of English language idioms, using each in a sentence. Is it raining cats and dogs today? Have you ever chewed the fat or pushed the envelope? You use idioms all the time, but have you ever wondered where they come from or what they mean? In this series, learn the meanings and origins of these and many other shocking, bizarre, compelling, intriguing, and unbelievable phrases. Additional features to aid...

A little girl pictures the things her parents talk about, such as a chocolate moose, a gorilla war, and shoe trees.

Explains various animal expressions that employ similes, metaphores, idioms, and proverbs.

Presents popular color-based idioms and their meanings, including "Out of the blue" and "Green with envy" with humorous illustrations accompanying each idiom.