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Ready to break the ice, call the shots, or paint the town red? This book is your ultimate guide to nearly 2,000 idioms - the expressions that make English vivid, colorful, and wildly entertaining.
Organized into fun, themed sections like Color, Travel, Animals, and more, it's perfect for learners, teachers, writers, and language lovers alike. Every idiom comes with clear examples to help you master meaning and use it like a native.
Keep it close. Flip it open. Let the idioms do the talking.
Alex Stone
Alex Stone, originally an accountant from the West Midlands, is now a psychological suspense writer based in Dorset. This beautiful and dramatic coastline is the inspiration and setting for her novels. She was awarded the Katie Fforde Bursary in 2019 and is published by award-winning publisher Boldwood Books.
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