idiom — A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪdiəm/
Example Sentences
- When my teacher said 'it's raining cats and dogs,' I looked outside expecting to see puppies falling from the sky!
- Learning idioms is essential for understanding native speakers naturally.
- My grandmother uses old-fashioned idioms that even confuse other native speakers.
idiom
NOUN[/ˈɪdiəm/]
A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words
"Break the ice" is a common English idiom for starting a friendly conversation.
Learning idioms helps you understand natural English conversations. (Expression + Hidden Meaning → Idiom)
The idiom became a medium for passing old wisdom from one generation to the next.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'idioma' meaning 'a peculiarity of language or dialect,' derived from 'idios' meaning 'private, personal, or peculiar.' The term entered English through Latin and French during the Renaissance.
Breakdown
Greek idios (private, peculiar) + -ma (result or product) = idioma (peculiar phrasing) → idiom
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“When my teacher said 'it's raining cats and dogs,' I looked outside expecting to see puppies falling from the sky!”
“Learning idioms is essential for understanding native speakers naturally.”
“My grandmother uses old-fashioned idioms that even confuse other native speakers.”
“The idiom 'piece of cake' has nothing to do with dessert - it just means something is easy!”
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