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What is the origin of the idiom a picture paints a thousand words?
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∙ 9y ago
This is not an idiom - it means exactly what it says. It's a vivid proverb telling you that you can show someone a picture and that will explain something better than telling them in words.
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What does the idiom a picture paints 100 words mean?
It's not an idiom, and it's "A picture paints 1,000 words." It means that showing is better than telling, that actions speak louder than words, that the way you act shows your true intentions better than the things you say you'll do.
What does the idiom 'to got the picture something' mean?
You've got the idiom incorrect, so it doesn't mean anything. You might say "I've got the picture," which means "I see the situationa and understand it." You might also say "I get the picture," which means the same thing in a less formal way. You don't say "something" in the idiom.
How do you draw a picture for the idiom in over your head?
You could draw a picture of someone standing in a swimming pool, with the water level being above their head.
What does the idiomatic expression 'please the eye' mean?
It's not an idiom because you can figure out the meaning by context. If something pleases your eye, it's nice to look at.
What does the idiom watch the paint dry mean?
It takes a long time for wet paint to dry. If you sit and watch the paint dry, you will be sitting there for quite some time without really accomplishing anything useful. It is a waste of time.
According to the idiom a picture paints a thousand what?
That would be "A picture paints a thousand words."
What does the idiom a picture paints 100 words mean?
It's not an idiom, and it's "A picture paints 1,000 words." It means that showing is better than telling, that actions speak louder than words, that the way you act shows your true intentions better than the things you say you'll do.
What is the origin of the idiom out on a limb?
To be exposed
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Origin "up a storm"
What is the origin of make a big splash idiom?
No
What does the idiom a hundred thousand dollars mean?
This is not an idiom. It is a measurement. $100,000 is how you write it in numbers.
What is the origin of the idiom twelvemonth?
The idiom "twelvemonth" comes from Old English, where it referred to a period of twelve months or a year. Over time, it evolved into a more formal or poetic way of saying "year."
What is the picture of idiom many fingers in pie?
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The idiom "to brain someone" is thought to have originated from the idea of using one's brain as a weapon to strike or hurt someone. It is a figurative expression that means to hit or strike someone on the head with great force.
Can you show me a picture Of an idiom?
No, pics can not be shown.
What is the origin of the prepositional idiom under age?
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