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What is an expression peculiar to a culture and is perfectly acceptable if used correctly?
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What is a literal meaning of idiom?
The syntactical or structural form peculiar to any language; the genius or cast of a language., An expression conforming or appropriate to the peculiar structural form of a language; in extend use, an expression sanctioned by usage, having a sense peculiar to itself and not agreeing with the logical sense of its structural form; also, the phrase forms peculiar to a particular author., Dialect; a variant form of a language.
Why did myrtle Wilson have such a peculiar expression on her face when she looked out her window?
She saw a man standing there
Define and give an example of an idiom?
An idiom is a phrase or expression that typically cannot be understood by the literal meanings of its individual words. For example, "break a leg" is an idiom used to wish someone good luck in a performance, but it does not literally mean to break a leg.
The peculiar institution was a southern reference to?
Our peculiar institution was a euphemism for slavery and the economic ramifications of it in the American South. The proper use of the expression is always possessive. It was popular during the first half of the 19th century as the word "slavery" was no longer proper to use.
What is the comparative and superlative of peculiar?
more peculiar, most peculiar
How do you make a sentence with peculiar?
That is peculiar smell in the kitchen. I find it peculiar that Bob only speaks to rabbits.
What is the comparative and superlative for peculiar?
more peculiar, most peculiar
What does funny egg expression mean?
The funny egg expression refers to a comedic or amusing remark or behavior from someone, often unexpected or lighthearted. It is a way to describe someone's humorous or peculiar mannerisms or statements.
What is a sentence with the word peculiar?
There was a peculiar smell in the room. The laughing loon has a peculiar cry.
Why should art works be censored?
They shouldn't be. If anyone's peculiar sensibilities are offended they can simply turn away. But, if the artist's expression of his message is censored, then we all suffer, for that is a slippery slope, and censorship of literary, musical, and ultimately political expression will inevitably follow.
What is meaning of phrase?
A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase., A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human., A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression., A short clause or portion of a period., To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style., To use proper or fine phrases., To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4.
What is the verb for peculiar?
The verb form of peculiar is "to be peculiar."
