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That phrase is an idiom. Or you could say: People use idioms to make their speech more colorful.
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What is an example of idiom in a sentence?
"She's feeling under the weather" is an example of an idiom, meaning that someone is feeling unwell or sick.
How do you use the word 'idioms' in a sentence?
That phrase must be an idiom, because I can't understand what it means."It's raining cats and dogs" is an idiom for "it's raining really hard.""I am learning about idioms in English class."Timmy was the apple of my eye".This sentence is an example of an idiom.
What is the sentence for the idiom ''to lose one's head''?
The idiom "to lose one's head" means to panic or become overwhelmed in a situation. There isn't a specific sentence for this idiom as it is used in various contexts. However, an example sentence could be "During the emergency, she lost her head and couldn't think clearly."
What is a sentence with the idiom pull your leg?
I was just pulling your leg when I told you I won the lottery; it was just a joke to see your reaction.
How many idioms can you fit in one sentence?
I'm not sure what the answer to that question is but I'm pretty sure the answer is one because an idiom is usually a sentence for example," It's raining cats and dogs".
What is an example sentence with the idiom 'throw the book at him'?
"Throw the book at him" IS a sentence.
What is a sentence with the idiom pull your leg?
I was just pulling your leg when I told you I won the lottery; it was just a joke to see your reaction.
What is an example of idiom in a sentence?
"She's feeling under the weather" is an example of an idiom, meaning that someone is feeling unwell or sick.
What is an example sentence for the idiom watch out?
Watch out IS a sentence - it is a warning, and should have an exclamation mark at the end.
EXAMPLE OF idiom keep an eye out for?
The idiom "keep an eye out for" refers to watching for something or someone. An example of a sentence using the idiom would be: Jeff should be arriving soon, so keep an eye out for him.
The phrase don't put the cartbefore the horse is an example of?
idiom
What is an example sentence using the idiom bear the brunt?
The more honest a person is, the more he bears the brunt. This is an idiom stating the ordinary man.
What is example of idiom guinea pig in a sentence?
Guinea pig is not an idiom. It is a type of small rodent that is often kept as a pet.I have a pet guinea pig.
What is a sentence using the idiom once and for all?
We must put an end to piracy, once and for all.
How do you use the word 'idioms' in a sentence?
That phrase must be an idiom, because I can't understand what it means."It's raining cats and dogs" is an idiom for "it's raining really hard.""I am learning about idioms in English class."Timmy was the apple of my eye".This sentence is an example of an idiom.
What is the sentence for an idiom it's a piece of cake?
An example for the use of the idiom 'it's a piece of cake' is: I can run that 100 yard sprint, it'll be a piece of cake'.
How do you use the idiom 'dead to the world' in a sentence?
Dead to the world means sleeping soundly. One example of a sentence with the idiom dead to the word is: After working a double shift, Sarah fell asleep and was dead to the world.
