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30 Times This Artist Took Idioms Too Literally And Illustrated The Hilarious Result

Keren Rosen, better known to her followers as Dings & Doodles, is a freelance illustrator and designer based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Keren Rosen, better known to her followers as Dings & Doodles, is a freelance illustrator and designer based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

I Illustrate Norwegian-To-English Idiom Translations To Show How Weird They Can Be To Non-Native Speakers (16 Pics)

What is a “Slow Cheese,” an “Environmental Pig,” or a “Cardboard Skull,” you might ask? Well, if you read on, I will tell you!

What is a “Slow Cheese,” an “Environmental Pig,” or a “Cardboard Skull,” you might ask? Well, if you read on, I will tell you!

My 8 Literal Illustrations Of English Idioms Show How Funny Some Of Them Are (New Pics)

I hope this can be a fun way to learn some of the funny expressions that are used on a daily basis.

I hope this can be a fun way to learn some of the funny expressions that are used on a daily basis.

PETA Asks People To Stop Using “Anti-Animal” Phrases And People Can’t Help But Laugh

We don't like to beat a dead horse here at Bored Panda, but PETA has opened a can of worms and gotten on people's goat again, by being pig-headed. Taking aim at popular animal-based idioms like these, the animal rights organization...

We don't like to beat a dead horse here at Bored Panda, but PETA has opened a can of worms and gotten on people's goat again, by being pig-headed. Taking aim...

Learn The History Behind These 66 Commonly Used Old Sayings

Do you understand old sayings or often find yourself confused? Well, test your wits with this list of old sayings and their meanings.

Do you understand old sayings or often find yourself confused? Well, test your wits with this list of old sayings and their meanings.

10 Crazy Things Russians Say And What They Mean

We know every country has their own idioms, which often make no sense to anyone other than those who have grown up with them, but for those in the know, they make perfect sense! We are bringing you Russia’s TOP TEN idioms,...

We know every country has their own idioms, which often make no sense to anyone other than those who have grown up with them, but for those in the know, they...

I Illustrate The Literal Meanings Of Idioms

This is an ongoing series of illustrations in which I play with idioms and proverbs. These are some of the illustrations and you are welcome to visit the link bellow to see them all. Hope you will enjoy it :)

This is an ongoing series of illustrations in which I play with idioms and proverbs. These are some of the illustrations and you are welcome to visit the link bellow to...

20 Phrases You’ve Probably Been Mispronouncing Your Whole Life

Every language has its nuances, but English is particularly full of challenging constructions, phrasal verbs, and idiomatic expressions. For someone that’s not a native speaker, or sometimes just from another region, it can feel impossible to grasp what is being said...

Every language has its nuances, but English is particularly full of challenging constructions, phrasal verbs, and idiomatic expressions. For someone that’s not a native speaker, or sometimes just from another region,...

Funny English Idioms And Their Meanings

When I stopped to think about some English idioms and their literal meaning, I found some of them very funny and thought it would be a nice idea to pick a few of the most common idioms and illustrate them.

When I stopped to think about some English idioms and their literal meaning, I found some of them very funny and thought it would be a nice idea to pick a...

10 Bizarre Aussie Sayings Explained With Illustrations

Do you think you know how to speak "Strayan"? Aussie Illustrator Jared Atkins helps explain some of the more unusual expressions you're likely to come across when encountering someone from Down Under. He created funny images illustrating Australian sayings.

Do you think you know how to speak "Strayan"? Aussie Illustrator Jared Atkins helps explain some of the more unusual expressions you're likely to come across when encountering someone from Down...