answersLogoWhite

0

What can an idiom be called?

Updated: 5/3/2024
User Avatar

Wiki User

โˆ™ 9y ago

Best Answer

An idiom can also be called a figure of speech or a saying.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

โˆ™ 2d ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What can an idiom be called?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Continue Learning about Linguistics
Related questions

What is the origin of the idiom of have a heart?

It is not an idiom. Unkindness is often called heartlessness, and so the expression "have a heart" means "Do not be unkind."


What is a phrase unique to a particular language called?

A phrase unique to a particular language is called an "idiom." Idioms often have meanings that cannot be derived from the individual words used in the phrase.


Why yes is called yep?

It is idiom or slang that has crept into the language.


What is the meaning of the idiom 'High-Flying Squirrel'?

It is not an idiom - it is a line from an old television cartoon called Rocky and Bullwinkle. Rocky was a flying squirrel. (Bullwinkle was a moose).


What is the type of sentence called when you say its raining cats and dogs?

It's an idiom.


Is there an idiom called I get a kick out of you?

yes...It means I get pleasure from being with you; you make me happy.


What is the orgin of the idiom call on the carpet?

To be called to the Headmaster's office for a talking to or caning.


How do you spell idiom?

Idiom is correct.


Is falling in love an idiomatic expression?

An idiom is a phrase that doesn't make sense until you know the definition. Can you actually fall into a hole called "love"? No, so this is an idiom.


What does the idiom eggs basket mean?

There isn't an idiom called "eggs basket." Perhaps you are thinking of the old proverb that says "don't keep your eggs in one basket."


What is an idiom for a tiny fairy?

a tiny fairy is still called a fairy it is just tiny


What is a idiom about a cat?

what is a idiom about a cat