Idiomatic Expressions Explained

Buckle up, buttercup! Welcome to The Idioms Institute, where we're about to get all up in the weeds about the weird and wacky ways we talk.

Bendy-bend, Twisty-Twist

• What's a "bendy-bend"?
• Examples of "bendy-bend" in action

It's Raining Cats and Dogs

• What's behind the phrase "cats and dogs"?
• Some cats and dogs examples for the ages

Break a Leg (or Two...)

• Why "break a leg" and not "break an arm"?
• When to use "break a leg" in conversation

About Us | Contact | Site Map