ESL Web Directory

A glossary containing hundreds of English idiomatic expressions with definitions.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Online English Idiom Dictionary

A reference web site with commonly used idioms and slang expressions

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.

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.