Laflin Shelley Vance. In the Loop: Reference Guide to American Idioms

Office of English Language Programs, Bureau of Cultural and Educational Affairs, United States Department of State, 2010. — 131 pages.In The Loop is a reference guide to American English idioms. It will not only help students learn the meaning of American idioms, but also give them an understanding of the history, culture, values, and beliefs these idioms reflect. In addition to the idioms themselves, the book contains lists of idioms by theme, some ready-to-use classroom activities, and an index that identifies the original listing and any cross-references to the idiom.