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Say What?! A Fun Idioms and Expressions Book: Strange English Sayings and What They Really Mean for ESL Learners, Literal Thinkers, and Curious Minds
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 6 2025
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.28 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Ever wonder why people bite the bullet or throw in the towel? This book finally makes sense of it all-one strange saying at a time.
Say What?! Strange Sayings in the English Language and What They Actually Mean is a fun, engaging, and practical guide to over 300 common idioms and phrases that often leave literal thinkers scratching their heads. Perfect for English learners, curious readers, and anyone who wants to sound more fluent, confident, or just in the know.
Inside this 130-page book, you'll find:
✅ 300+ idioms, expressions, and quirky phrases
✅ Simple definitions that make each saying crystal clear
✅ Playful explanations that reveal the humor or logic behind each phrase
✅ Real-life example sentences so you can see how they're used naturally
✅ A helpful format for ESL students, educators, writers, and lifelong learners
Whether you're learning English as a second language, teaching it, or simply fascinated by the strange things people say, Say What?! is your go-to phrasebook for unlocking the colorful, confusing world of everyday English.
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