Preface 1
Section One General Introduction to English Idioms 1
Section Two The Common Features of English Idioms 13
Section Three English Idioms and Daily Life 22
Section Four English Idioms and Historical Development 38
Section Five English Idioms and Natural Conditions 66
Section Six English Idioms and Customs 87
Section Seven English Idioms and Religion 113
Section Eight English Idioms,Greek and Roman Mythology,and Fables 127
Section Nine English Idioms and Literary Works 160
Section Ten English Idioms and Sports Games 179
Keys to Exercises 204
References 209