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An idiom is a phrase that makes no sense unless you know the definition. This sentence makes perfect sense, so it's not an idiom.
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What are some other words for shocked?
Some other words for "shocked" are surprised, startled, stupefy and emotional disturbance.
What is idiom or syntex?
An idiom is a phrase that has a figurative meaning that differs from the literal meaning of the individual words. Syntax refers to the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
What Other words for appalled?
shocked
What is a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the ordinary meanings of the words in it?
Idiom
What other words can you put for surprised?
SHOCKED or AMAZED!
Is 'happy as a clown' an idiom?
no its a simile...an idiom is something like "spilled the beans" where you cannot guess the meaning by looking at the words
What is the origin of the idiom to wolf down?
It is not an idiom. It is an expression. The difference is that an idiom's meaning cannot be derived from the meaning of its individual words. In the expression wolfing down food, the meaning is clearly derived from the meaning of the words, and people have been saying it for hundreds of years.
What does the idiom catch in his voice mean?
It means his voice gave out from emotion, so there was a slight hesitation in his words. It is not an idiom, but an expression whose meaning may be guessed from an understanding of the words in it.
Is treat others like you would want to be treated. Is this an idiom?
No. This is not an idiom. An idiom is a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words. So it is not easy to know the meaning of an idiom. For example 'Let the cat out of the bag' is an idiom meaning to tell a secret by mistake. The meaning has nothing to do with cats or bags. "Treat others like you would want them to treat you" is a saying,
What is the definition of the idiom eat your words?
It means you were wrong about what you said. You have to eat your words as they were incorrect.
What does idiom lost for words mean?
The idiom "lost for words" means being unable to speak or articulate due to shock, surprise, or strong emotions. It describes a situation where someone is so overwhelmed that they cannot find the right words to express themselves.
Who invented the idiom as scarce as hens teeth?
An idiom is a rendition of a combination of words that have a figurative meaning. Most idioms have no clear "inventor".
