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 ESL 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

Error Idioms: Referring to something that differs from the correct or usual process
all wet at fault bet on the wrong horse
blind leading the blind break down bull in a china shop
butter fingers call off call on to the carpet
can of worms cancel out change horses in midstream
close call / shave cross (something) out feed someone a line
a lot of bunk make a mistake out of order
out of place out of the question pad the bill
palm off pass off put one’s foot in one’s mouth
screw up slip up song and dance
take back take for tenterhooks
throw away a chance or opportunity turn over white lie