American English Idiomatic Expressions in 52 Weeks :
An Easy Way to Understand English Expressions and Improve Speaking


Free American English Online Idiom Lessons


Consisting of over 3200 different English idioms, this weekly calendar offers the 2nd language learner a structured method by which they can learn idioms in an efficient and organized manner. An idiom classification system consisting of 32 separate categories is used to assist language learners in this book. American English Idiomatic Expressions in 52 Weeks utilizes a study strategy that is both manageable and productive for an English language learner. Grouping idioms into easy-to-understand categories is an effective learning tool to assist the English language learner in acquiring an understanding of these distinctive expressions.

In this era of globalization and the world-wide web, the ability to communicate accurately and effectively using English idioms is more important than ever.


All Idiom Categories

Agree / Approval Idioms: To accept or share an understanding of something
about that add up  all right
all that and how apple of one’s eye
be there or be square beat the rap beauty is in the eye of the beholder
beauty is only skin deep blow one’s own horn bridge the gap 
clear the air close ranks come to terms
damn skippy damn straight  even so
fair-haired boy fall for fall over oneself
fence sitter fish for a compliment flattery will get you nowhere
give a damn give a hoot give an inch
give your word go along go through 
have it your way a hot ticket in black and white
in league with in one’s good books   in point of fact
in tune  jump on the bandwagon lay it on thick
live up to meet someone half-way middle of the road
no doubt no matter once over
pass muster right on  see eye to eye
see off side with sit right
sit well stand by stand for
stand in awe of stand one’s ground stick one’s neck out
stick to stick to one’s guns stick up for
stick with stretch a point sure thing
swear by swear in switched on
take by storm take care of take for granted
take kindly to take one’s hat off to someone take to
tie up toe the line very well
with open arms would just as soon wrap around one’s finger
yes man you bet your boots you bet your life
you said it you can say that again you’re telling me