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In February the band released a new covers EP entitled Idioms Vol I that is available for free download at the band's website.
PlugInMusic.com 2009
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The questionable bits (like the sidebars, on pages 198 and 199, listing Shakespearian and Biblical "Idioms," most of which, in my opinion, would be classed as metaphors) need reexamination, and it is hoped that a second edition might yield an approach to some of the objectionable areas that finds the author focusing on the subject more than on an attempt at reaching the lowest common denominator of reader.
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American Idioms and Some Phrases Just for Fun is a harmless, though practical, and recreational book.
American Idioms and Some Phrases Just for Fun « Books « Literacy News 2009
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French Idioms & Expressions: rester scotché = to be flabbergasted, stunned, gobsmacked scotcher sur son siège = to be glued to one's seat scotcher devant la télé = to be glued to the t.v. Shopping:
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American Idioms and Some Phrases Just for Fun is more than just fun, it is essential for those who desire a true understanding of the English language.
American Idioms and Some Phrases Just for Fun « Books « Literacy News 2009
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Idioms & Expressions: recevoir une engueulade = to be hauled over the coals (to be told off) Ils se sont quittés sur une engueulade.
French Word-A-Day: 2010
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Idioms & Expressions: recevoir une engueulade = to be hauled over the coals (to be told off) Ils se sont quittés sur une engueulade.
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Welsh Idioms on 04 May 2010 at 11: 22 am jrerickson
Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » Finding the Creative Joy 2010
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Idioms couldn't care less about being grammatical, orderly, regular or pure.
Strange and Twisted Tongues Erin McKean 2011
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Idioms of conformity are always infallible to the plastic body to clasp to, for the social order is the prettiest when identity is total
The Imbecilic Utterances (or Why is every man's burden the heaviest?) 2010
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