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Is the word idiom slang word?
No, an idiom is not a slang word. An idiom is a commonly used expression with a figurative meaning that is different from its literal meaning. Slang, on the other hand, refers to informal words and phrases that are specific to a particular group or generation.
What is a literal idiom?
There is no literal idiom -- an idiom is a phrase that seems to mean one thing but actually means something else. The word "literal" means to take the words exactly as they seem to be.An idiom is a phrase particular to a language that is accepted for its figurative meaning, as in "That amazing shot blew me away." Everyone understands that this person means he was amazed. A literal idiom would be the usually humorous thing that happens when you take the idiom for its word for word, not accepted, meaning. That would mean that somehow the amazing shot actually created the air mass necessary to blow this guy away.
Is the word 'feeling' an idiom?
An idiom is a phrase whose meaning cannot be guessed from the meaning of the words in it. It makes no sense unless you know the definition. "Feeling" is a word.
What does the idiom tip of my tongue mean?
The idiom "tip of my tongue" refers to the feeling of almost remembering something but not being able to recall it fully. It conveys the sensation of the word or information being just out of reach in one's memory.
What is the difference between an idiom and an idom?
"Idom" is not a word in English, so the difference is between a word and a non-word. An idiom is a phrase that cannot be understood unless you know the idiomatic meaning already. "On edge" is an example of an idiom because you are not literally standing on an edge - you are anxious or frustrated.
How do you use eternal as an idiom?
Eternal isn't an idiom. It's a word. Idioms are phrases that seem to mean one thing but mean something else.
What does the idiom the bottom of the line mean?
"The bottom line" is an idiom that means the final result and comes from the line in a financial statement that shows net income or loss.
What is the idiom of inception?
This is unclear -- do you mean "what are some idioms used in the movie?" Because "inception" is not an idiom. It's an ordinary word.
What does the idiom livelong day mean?
Just a flowery word for day.
Is the word idiom slang word?
No, an idiom is not a slang word. An idiom is a commonly used expression with a figurative meaning that is different from its literal meaning. Slang, on the other hand, refers to informal words and phrases that are specific to a particular group or generation.
What does the idiom 'a real stinker' mean?
What does the word stinker mean? for example if somebody says you are stinker.
What is the idiom of band's?
An idiom is a phrase that seems to be nonsense unless you know the definition. The word band's is the possessive of the word band, meaning "belonging to the band." It is a word, not an idiom.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'pest'?
Pest is not an idiom. It's a word.
What is a sentence with the word idiom?
My Favorite IDIOM Is, When Pigs Fly.
What does the idiom I really want to ace that test mean?
This isn't an idiom because it's just one word that's confusing. The word "ace" in this sense is slang. It means to score highly or make a top grade.
What does the idiom knock him off his pin mean?
This isn't an idiom because you can figure it out if you look up the word "pins." It is a SLANG term meaning legs, so you knocked him over.
What does idiom mean in Chinese?
It means "成语(cheng yu )" in Chinese. It is formed by four word.
