Idioms and Proverbs

[sr171soars]

I've always loved idioms; #12, #2 and #4 are new to me, Sr171soars.

I remember when I learned the idiom "clear as mud" in 2 grade and I didn't understand the meaning of this one. The meaning of that idiom was as clear as mud to me. :P

I know what you mean. There were a couple when I was growing up that flummoxed me for a bit until I understood them later.

 

[ITPjohn]

Idioms dictionary

I may get a note from the mods, but this is the idioms dictionary that my ITP used when I took my linguistics class. Should be able to find it at larger public libraries by now.

Amazon.com: Dictionary of American Idioms: Books: Adam Makkai,Maxine Tull Boatner,J. E. Gates