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Meaning of idioms
A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from the meanings of the individual words.
Etymology of idioms
The word "idiom" originates from the Greek word "idioisma" (ἰδιωイズμα), meaning "a peculiarity of language" or "a peculiarity of style"
The term has been used in the English language since the 16th century to describe expressions that have a non-literal meaning
Synonyms
phrases
expressions
sayings
proverbs
colloquialisms
slang
vernacular
dialect
jargon
lingo
terminology
locutions
figurative language
metaphors
similes
allegories
parables
fables
aphorisms
adages
maxims
cliches
truisms
bywords
watchwords
buzzwords
idiomatic expressions
colloquial expressions
informal expressions
regional expressions
cultural expressions
linguistic expressions
rhetorical devices
euphemisms
hyperbole
personification
symbolism
allusions
references
quotations
citations
Definitions
- A phrase or an expression that has a figurative, or sometimes literal, meaning
- * A group of words used together to express a particular idea or concept
- * A fixed expression whose meaning is not predictable from the meanings of its individual words
Usage Examples
- It's raining cats and dogs outside, so I'll take an umbrella
- * He's feeling under the weather, so he won't be able to attend the meeting
- * She's been burning the midnight oil to finish the project on time
Antonyms
literal language
formal language
technical language
standard language
proper language
correct language
appropriate language
suitable language
fitting language
formal expressions
technical expressions
standard expressions
proper expressions
correct expressions
literal expressions
straightforward language
plain language
simple language
clear language