American English Idioms, a whimsical collection of colloquialisms, is sure to delight you - and provide real insight into American idioms, customs, and humor. Each idiom has a standard English "translation" and is placed in a real-life context, either in a natural dialogue or narrative. These facilitate understanding and make the idioms come alive! The cartoons, dialogues, and narratives are sure to help non-English speakers increase their sensitivity to American English at its most colorful - while native speakers will enjoy seeing common idioms illustrated with such wit and whimsy. With this book in hand, you've got the world by the tail!