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idioms

Meanings
  • Noun

    Figurative expressions that mean something different from the literal meaning of the words.

    - "It's raining cats and dogs."
    - "Bite the bullet and face your fears."
    - "Let sleeping dogs lie."
    - "Piece of cake"
Synonyms

dialect , language , languoid , lect , vernacular , expression , form of words , locution , phrase
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Idiom (English) : A type of figurative language that involves using a group of words to mean something different from the literal meaning of the individual words.

  2. Idiomatic (English) : Relating to or being an idiom.

Variants
List of all variants of idioms that leads to same result
idiom , idioms
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Idioms originated from the Greek word 'idios' meaning 'private', 'personal' or 'peculiar' to refer to the language and expressions used by individuals or groups.

Trivia
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  1. Idioms are used in many languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, and Russian.

  2. The average English speaker knows around 20,000 words and 10,000 idioms.

  3. Some idioms have ancient origins, such as 'kick the bucket' which dates back to the 14th century.

  4. Idioms can be used to add humor, emphasis, and creativity to language.

Related Concepts
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  1. Metaphor: A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps to explain an idea or make a comparison.

  2. Simile: A figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

  3. Idiomatic expression: A phrase or sentence that has a figurative meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the words.

Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities

  1. She is a populist in politics, as she repeatedly makes clear for no very clear reason. Yet the "idiom" of the populace is not popular with her.

    - P. J. O'Rourke,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},9 Oct. 2005

  2. We need to explicate the ways in which specific themes, fears, forms of consciousness, and class relationships are embedded in the use of Africanist "idiom" …

    - Toni Morrison,{it}Playing in the Dark{/it},1992

  3. And the prospect of recovering a nearly lost language, the "idiom" and scrappy slang of the postwar period …

    - Don DeLillo,{it}New York Times Magazine{/it},7 Sept. 1997
Culture
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Idioms have been used in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression throughout history. They reflect the language, customs, and traditions of various cultures and can provide insight into the way people think and communicate.

How to Memorize "idioms"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a heavy rain falling so hard that cats and dogs are carried away in the water.
    - Think of biting down on a bullet to prepare for a difficult situation.
    - Visualize a dog sleeping peacefully and not wanting to be disturbed.
    - Picture a simple and easy task.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'raining cats and dogs' with a heavy rain.
    - Think of 'biting the bullet' as facing a difficult situation bravely.
    - Link 'let sleeping dogs lie' with avoiding arguments or controversial topics.
    - Connect 'piece of cake' with an easy task.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember 'raining cats and dogs' as 'raining hard' or 'raining heavily'.
    - Use the phrase 'bite the bullet and face your fears' to help remember the idiom's meaning.
    - Think of 'let sleeping dogs lie' as 'avoid arguments' or 'keep quiet'.
    - Remember 'piece of cake' as 'easy' or 'simple'.

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