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English Idioms, sayings and slang (sorted by first word of idiom, all words in idiom, and by words in explanations; includes a good list of Idioms by topic)

ESL Cafe Idioms page (sorted alphabetically)

The origin of cliches Ever wonder where expressions like 'acid test' or 'baker's dozen' come from? Here's an extensive list, complete with a review quiz.

The Idiom Connection (study and quiz)

GoEnglish.com Idiom Dictionary searchable; scroll down for a list of words used in idioms

Activities

About.com: Idiom and Phrasal Verb Quizzes

Dave's ESL Quiz Page: idioms

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs, and Slang Quizzes

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