ESL Web Directory

A glossary containing hundreds of English idiomatic expressions with definitions.

Idioms are phrases and sentences that do not mean exactly what they say. Even if you know the meaning of every word in the see or hear, you may not understand the idiom because you don't understand the culture behind it. Proverbs are wise sayings that help teach lessons.

Look through a large collection of English idioms alphabetically, or search for one containing a specific word, or explained by a specific word.

WorldofQuotes.com- an archive of proverb and historic quotes.

Have you ever wondered where some of the expressions and sayings used in everyday language come from? In fact, many of the words and phrases common in daily English originate from a wide variety of sources such as mythology, folklore, literature, religion, science, history, superstition, old customs and practices, the language and culture of other countries, and many more.

In this tutorial we will learn many of the idiomatic expressions which are important for the GMAT

Pictorial Idioms - pictures help you to visualise the idioms Idioms Directory - instead of using an ordinary expression (like raining heavily), check out the idioms directory and see whether you can use any idiom to replace it Idiom Exercises - practise the idioms you have learned Idiom Games - some games for using idioms

Find out the origin of idioms and common sayings such as Baker's Dozen, No Dice, Peeping Tom, Cold Turkey, and more.

ClichéSite.com has amassed a list of over 2100 clichés, euphamisms, sayings and figures of speech complete with definitions and explanations.

This site is a mirror of Wayne Magnsuson English Idioms now defunct web site.

Famous-Proverbs.com: Chinese Proverbs - African - Irish - English & More

GoEnglish.com teaches the meaning of English idioms and phrases. For native and non-native English speakers of all ages.

Hundreds of Idioms, Slang, Phrasal Verbs, Colloquialisms, Cliches, and Proverbs, with Context Examples

A site with over 1000 high quality (kid drawn) images of the literal meaning of idioms. These are usually very humorous. There is no attempt to explain the real meanings, but there is a list of over 3000 kid safe idioms.

Why Do We Say That? An Account of the Origins of Many English Sayings

An archive of the meanings and origins of thousands of phrases, sayings and idioms.

An idiom is an accepted phrase having a meaning other than the literal. "Skating on thin ice" and "a blind alley" are two common examples. Idioms are a fun, playful part of language

This site contains over 275 idioms derived from terms used in the sports and games played in the United States. To not understand the games, their terms and idioms, hinders communication. This book is meant to remedy this situation, to teach all who want to learn how to "play the game". If one understands the sport, the game and the way it is played, one will understand the idiomatic expressions derived from these games.