In the Loop: A Reference Guide to American English Idioms

In The Loop Is A Collection Of Common Idioms Updated And Compiled From Two Previous Books Of Idioms Published By The Office Of English Language Programs: Illustrated American Idioms By Dean Curry And Something To Crow About By Shelley Vance Laflin. In The Loop Combines The Popular Aspects Of The Previous Books, While Also Updating The Content By Including Idioms That Have Come Into Use More Recently And Eliminating Those That Are Rarely Used. When Available, Background Information Is Included About The Origins Of The Idioms. Additionally, In The Loop Includes Categories Of Commonly Used Idioms And Suggestions To The Teacher To Aid In Developing Classroom Exercises For Learning The Meanings And Uses Of Idioms. In Essence, This Book Is Intended To Be Both A Teaching Tool For Teachers Of English As A Second Language And A Reference. Introduction -- Idioms And Definitions -- Selected Idioms By Category -- Suggestions For The Teacher -- Idioms Referenced By Page Numbers. Editor, Anna Maria Malkoc, Frank Smolinski ; Illustrator, Dean Curry. Title From Title Screen (viewed Feb. 7, 2014). Adapted From: Something To Crow About By Shelley Vance Laflin. Includes Index. Gpo Cataloging Record Distribution Program (crdp).