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There are plenty of idioms in other languages, but you have to speak the other languages to hear them. English is one of the languages spoken all over the world, so you hear more English idioms.
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When were idioms first developed in England?
When the English language developed. People have always used idioms and slang in their speech.
What has the author Thomas Willis written?
Thomas Willis has written: 'Phraseologia Anglo-Latina, or, Phrases of the English and Latin tongue' -- subject(s): English language, Grammar, Idioms, Idioms, corrections, errors, Latin Proverbs, Latin language 'Proteus vinctus, 1655' -- subject(s): Early works to 1800, English language, Idioms, Latin language
What is the number of idioms in the English language?
No one has ever counted them, but there are thousands of them.
Which language in the world uses the most idioms?
English "To The above answer... I'm not so sure about that... A few examples of languages other than English that use idioms, below: German, Mandarin (even the characters used in the language are used idiomatically to refer to general concepts), French, Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, and Japanese. But the question is of the percentage of idioms within a language. Yes, I know that English is a widely spoken language and does its share of idioms, but this doesn't necessarily mean that it has the larger percentage of idioms within the given tongue than another language...." Chado2423
What has the author Daphne M Gulland written?
Daphne M. Gulland has written: 'The Penguin dictionary of English idioms' -- subject(s): Dictionaries, English language, Idioms
What is the significance of idioms in studying English?
Idioms are important in studying English because they reflect the cultural context and nuances of language. Understanding idioms helps learners grasp the subtleties of language usage and improves their overall language proficiency. Additionally, idioms are commonly used in everyday conversation and writing, so familiarity with them is essential for effective communication.
What has the author John O E Clark written?
John O. E. Clark has written: 'Harrap's English idioms' -- subject(s): Idioms, Dictionaries, English language
What is idiomas in English?
Usually that is "languages", but it could be "idioms" in some contexts.
What has the author M T Faramarzi written?
M. T. Faramarzi has written: 'A concise dictionary of English-Persian idioms' -- subject(s): Idioms, Persian, Dictionaries, English language
Are there any other languages that have idioms equivalent to English idioms?
Yes, many languages have idioms that convey similar meanings to English idioms. For example, in Spanish, there is an idiom "costar un ojo de la cara" which translates to "to cost an arm and a leg" in English, both expressing an idea of something being very expensive. Similarly, in French, "avoir du pain sur la planche" means "to have a lot on one's plate," similar to the English idiom.
Are idioms usually used in formal or informal context?
Idioms are common in informal context, but they are found in all registers of English usage.
What has the author C N Grivas written?
C. N. Grivas has written: 'An English-Greek dictionary of English idioms' -- subject(s): Dictionaries, English language, Greek, Idioms, Modern Greek, Textbooks for foreign speakers
