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/
Korean meaning: 관용구, 숙어 (개별 단어의 뜻으로는 전체 의미를 알 수 없는 표현)
Korean pronunciation: 이-디-엄 (강세: 이)
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
Words meaning more than their parts
Through the medium of a stadium, idioms reach every heart!
🎤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.
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📝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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