Synonym Savvy: A companion to Dictionary of American English Idioms and Slang

Synonym Savvy reverse engineers ordinary English words such as "advantage" to reveal idioms such as "Get a leg up", "Beat him to the punch", "Ace him out", "Make hay while the sun shines", "Strike while the iron is hot", and "Have someone over a barrel". My book will enhance your enjoyment of the English language as well as delight your conversation partners. Students of ESL will gain valuable knowledge of the English language through reading and studying this book.