# English Idioms Illustrated > Illustrated guide to the origins and meanings of English idioms. (iPhone/iPad app by Aidan Potts.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-idioms-illustrated/id413057971 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Aidan Potts](https://appshunter.io/developer/586557974) - Category: Education, Reference - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.60/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 189 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 70 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-02-10 - Data updated: 2026-06-08 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-idioms-illustrated/id413057971/reviews.md ## What is English Idioms Illustrated? Description * Top 10 iPad Apps for Learners of English -englishtrackers.com * Top 9 English Grammar and Punctuation Apps -topapps.net * Reached Top 10 in Education in 38 countries! * Top five apps for learning English South China Morning Post *Nearing 1.000.000 downloads! What is the meaning behind English IDIOMS, and where do they come from? Join Professor Potts and a MILLION users to discover the secret history of HUNDREDS of beautifully illustrated English idioms, from "Achilles’ heel" to "Wrong side of bed". WHAT IS AN IDIOM? An idiom is an expression or term that is unique to a language, whose meaning can not be understood by reading the words. The origins of these unusual phrases are astonishing, poetic, bizarre and sometime mysterious. WHO IS THIS APP FOR? English Idioms Illustrated is enjoyed by English students, teachers and enthusiasts alike. The origin and meaning of each idiom is masterfully illustrated and explained by Professor Potts. Download now to see for yourself! WHAT IDIOMS ARE AVAILABLE? There are 35 free idioms. If you want more idioms, you need to make an in-app purchase for the whole collection…and support the author/artist !!! Currently there are 250 idioms including: Achilles’ heel Bite the bullet Cross the Rubicon Dark horse First rate Guinea pig Hanky-panky In a nutshell Jump on the bandwagon Knuckle down Lion’s share Mad as a hatter No holds barred Once in a blue moon Point blank Real McCoy Salt of the earth Turn over a new leaf Up to scratch Wild goose chase ABOUT THE AUTHOR/ARTIST Professor Potts is a dashing investigator who loves nothing more than jet-setting around the world exploring scientific mysteries. His butler has a PhD in nuclear science and his dog will only eat bones from the Jurassic period. Aidan Potts -his alter ego- has a slightly more tedious biography. Aidan was born in London 1963 and 6 months later he moved to Nigeria, followed by Bogota, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Tripoli, Libya and the Turks and Caicos. He studied History of Art at University College London, then began working as an illustrator for the British press. Among his books are “Uneversaurus” and “The Smash Smash Truck”. This app was built by Alex Owen- Hill http://alexowenhill.co.uk ## Key features - Illustrated idiom explanations - Origin stories of phrases - Hundreds of idioms covered - Professor Potts' engaging style - Free and purchasable idiom packs ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | English Idioms Illustrated Full Version | $3.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of English Idioms Illustrated? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Great way to learn idioms - 🎨 Fantastic illustrations - 💡 Interesting history behind idioms - 🤩 Engaging and educational - 🎓 Helpful for language learners **Cons** - 💰 Paid version required for full content - 🔄 Need to repurchase after updates - 🤔 Suspicious clipboard access - 🙁 Lost purchased content after update **Commonly reported bugs** - Restore purchases not working - App crashing or freezing - Incompatible with newer devices **Most requested features** - Favorite/bookmark idioms - Batch download of all idioms - Alphabetical search/browse - More commonly used idioms - Age-appropriate content filtering ## Recent user reviews (10 of 189) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-idioms-illustrated/id413057971/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Paid twice before. *2026-04-07, version 3.0.5* I paid twice for upgrade before, i downloaded this app on my new phone, I became a free member again. Pls update me as a paid member. ### 5/5 — Great app *2024-01-19, version 3.0.5* Love the app! Fun way to learn idioms. ### 5/5 — A memorable and informative way to find out more about the English language *2023-12-27, version 3.0.5* Brilliant illustration ### 3/5 — Great app but suspicious *2023-11-10, version 3.0.5* Only wished I could mark some as favorites, and download all at once instead of going over them one by one. Although I doubt the developer is technical enough to do so, but opening the app always captures clipboard (anything you’ve copied). From a security/privacy perspective this is quite suspicious. ### 1/5 — Paid twice before. *2021-11-27, version 3.0.5* I paid twice for upgrade before, i downloaded this app on my new phone, I became a free member again. Pls update me as a paid member. ### 5/5 — Update: (Still) Awesome App! Illustrations are Helpful. *2021-08-11, version 3.0.5* I bought this app about three years ago (much longer than that now) and I still review the different idioms about once or twice a month (I took a break when I switched to a Samsung for a bit). The illustrations and explanations make the idioms understandable and easy to learn. ### 1/5 — Lost the contents I paid for *2021-01-05, version 3.0.5* I like the app however this developer updated it in a way that I lost the contents I paid for in April 2014. S/he claims that new idioms have been added since to justify charging again. However I own what I have paid for, is that simple. Feel like being robbed. ### 5/5 — Fascinating *2019-05-22, version 3.0.5* Amazing artwork great stories ### 5/5 — Works well *2019-03-13, version 3.0.5* I really like this app. ### 2/5 — Already purchase in Dec-2015 still app does not allow to restore purchase *2019-02-12, version 3.0.5* Already purchase in Dec-2015 still app does not allow to restore purchase. ## Frequently asked questions about English Idioms Illustrated ### What is English Idioms Illustrated? English Idioms Illustrated is an educational app that explores the origins and meanings of hundreds of English idioms. It uses engaging illustrations and explanations from Professor Potts to help users understand these unique expressions. ### What kind of idioms are included? The app covers a wide range of English idioms, from common phrases like "Achilles’ heel" and "Bite the bullet" to more obscure ones. There are 35 free idioms available, with an option to purchase the full collection of 250 idioms. ### How much does the app cost? The app is free to download and includes 35 free idioms. To access the full collection of 250 idioms, an in-app purchase is required. This purchase supports the author and artist. ### Who is this app for? This app is designed for English students, teachers, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of English idioms. It's particularly useful for those who want to learn the historical context and nuances of these expressions. ### Can I use this app on my device? The description mentions it was a top iPad app, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. While specific OS version requirements aren't detailed, it's generally aimed at tablet users for an enhanced visual experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.5 — 2017-03-23 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Version 3.0.5 has lowered the age restriction and has a new lower price. The upgrade is free to all those with paid version 3.0.0. NOTE TO USERS OF 2.0 the app will be free to all from the 3nd April to the 9th April. This is so we can allow previous paying customers to get the full version in in-app purchase they paid for. Version 3.0 was a complete rebuild, returning to the older much loved version with larger illustrations and the ability to download idioms for reading offline (without a wifi connection).. It has 50 new strips. If you have suggestions on how to improve the app please let us know, we appreciate your input. ### 3.0 — 2017-03-01 What's New in Version 3.0 50 new idioms added. We’ve dropped the price of purchasing the entire collection! This is a complete rebuild, returning to the older much loved version with larger illustrations and the ability to download idioms for reading offline (without a wifi connection). More idioms available for free. If you have suggestions on how to improve the app please let us know, we appreciate your input. ### 2.0 — 2013-11-23 More idioms! Retina illustrations! New features! And a whole new design for iOS 7. English Idioms Illustrated 2.0 is a complete revamp of the classic idioms app. ### 1.2 — 2011-12-04 * Compliance with iOS 5 Data Guidelines * Minor performance and usability improvements ### 1.1 — 2011-05-24 * New introductory strip * Reduced app size * Minor bug fixes and performance improvements * iPad: image scroller ## Apps similar to English Idioms Illustrated | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Idioms - Express like a native](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idioms-express-like-a-native/id339391993) | 3.0 (6) | Free | Education | | [Idiomz : idioms and phrases](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idiomz-idioms-and-phrases/id1490246206) | — | Free | Education | | [Daily Idioms](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-idioms/id6504263744) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [English Idioms & Slang Phrases](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-idioms-and-slang-phrases/id6449028715) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Education | | [Idioms & Phrases (English)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idioms-and-phrases-english/id1117434623) | 4.4 (65) | Free | Education | | [Idioms and Phrases - English](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idioms-and-phrases-english/id6446840058) | 3.8 (10) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Aidan Potts - [d-pixing lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-pixing-lite/id586582468) - [d-pixing!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-pixing/id589390454) All apps by Aidan Potts: https://appshunter.io/developer/586557974 ## Related topics [aidan potts](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/aidan-potts) · [english idioms illustrated](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/english-idioms-illustrated) · [idioms land lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/idioms-land-lite) · [english idiom 1000](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/english-idiom-1000) · [idioms and phrasal verbs app](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/idioms-and-phrasal-verbs-app) · [idiomatics](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/idiomatics) · [expert idiomas](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/expert-idiomas) · [sindhi proverbs and idioms](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sindhi-proverbs-and-idioms) · [color number idioms in english](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/color-number-idioms-in-english) · [idomus](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/idomus) · [color food idioms in english](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/color-food-idioms-in-english) · [knn idiomas](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/knn-idiomas) · [english idioms plus](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/english-idioms-plus) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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