50 Idioms That You Absolutely Must Know teaches essential idioms. These "English idioms" are both American and English idioms. The dictionary definition and meaning of these "idiomatic expressions" is presented. Then the English idiom is used in an example. Lots of American slang, American phrases, proverbs, and figures of speech come alive through the brief examples. Examples are useful in business English or regular American life. This short book is written by Dave Alber, English teacher, English pronunciation trainer, Principle at EasyAmericanAccent.com, and creator of "English Idioms: An Idiomatic Journey to the West" and "English For Chinese Speakers: Secret Message From Planet Meiguo."