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Idiom: An idiom is the group of words which give a meaning other than their actual meanings. For example "A bull in a China shop" is an idiom. A bull in a China shop refers to a person who always does something wrong in a situation which demands extra care. It does not mean actually a bull in a China shop.
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An idiom is a phrase that has no meaning from each of the individual worlds but rather a whole meaning. For example, 'kill two birds with one stone' = completing two tasks at once. 'I feel under the weather' = feeling unwell.
Idioms are words with deep meaning or words that speaks for itself. Example. Once beaten twice shy
A salary is when you pay employees the same amount each pay period regardless of how much they work. In contrast, a wage is an hourly rate you pay employees based on how much time they put in during a pay period.
- JennyCertified ESL Teacher who helps her student in Conversational English.
Idioms are expressions having a deep meaning or no direct meaning. Example: You are the apple of my eye.
- Robert PickacardRobert Pickacard Certified English Teacher / Professional Magician
An idiom is a short phrase or expression with a specific meaning which appears to be out of context but is just more eloquent or descriptive. eg: To take it with a pinch of salt. (Don't take it too seriously) To let the cat out of the bag. (give the secret away) To burn the midnight oil. (Work late)
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- How many more English words (Homographs) and definitions can you think of ?
English words that are spelled the same, pronounced the same, but have different meanings: # Homographs 1. Bank (financial institution) and bank (slope or incline) 2. Bat (flying mammal) and bat (sports equipment) 3. Bolt (fastener) and bolt ( sudden movement) 4. Cloud (weather phenomenon) and cloud (collection of data or applications online) 5. Dish (plate or serving container) and dish (prepare and serve food) 6. Draft (preliminary version of a document) and draft (current of air) 7. Light (not heavy) and light (source of illumination) 8. Match (small stick used to produce fire) and match (competition or sporting event) 9. Mean (intend to convey) and mean (unkind or unpleasant) 10. Park (outdoor recreational area) and park (to leave a vehicle in a stationary position) 11. Pen (writing instrument) and pen (enclosure for animals) 12. Pole (long, thin piece of wood or metal) and pole (northern or southern end of the Earth) 13. Right (correct or proper) and right (direction or location)
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