The Big Picture: Idioms as Metaphors

Ideal for ESL conversation and vocabulary classes, The Big Picture introduces students to high-frequency idioms using a metaphorical approach. The text features over 200 idioms categorized into eight units: Ideas, Knowledge, Argument, Emotion, Money, Control, People, and Life. Numerous activities, progressing from controlled to more open-ended, check comprehension, promote conversation, and provide students with relevant practice.