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That phrase must be an idiom, because I can't understand what it means.
"It's raining cats and dogs" is an idiom for "it's raining really hard."
"I am learning about idioms in English class.
"Timmy was the apple of my eye".
This sentence is an example of an idiom.
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∙ 12y agoOld-timers may not always understand the modern idiom, since language grows and changes.
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If an expression cannot be used in a sentence does that mean that it's not an idiom?
An idiom usually is a sentence, or part of one. It certainly can be used as part of a sentence. The way to tell if it's an idiom is if it makes sense the way it's literally written.
What is a sentence with the word idiom?
My Favorite IDIOM Is, When Pigs Fly.
Sentence of the idiom at daggers dawn?
The idiom "to be at daggers drawn" is used when people are very angry.Example sentence: "John and Ben were at daggers drawnever since Ben took all of John's money in a game of Poker. "
What is an example sentence with the idiom 'throw the book at him'?
"Throw the book at him" IS a sentence.
Can you use the idiom mad with anger in a sentence?
yes
If an expression cannot be used in a sentence does that mean that it's not an idiom?
An idiom usually is a sentence, or part of one. It certainly can be used as part of a sentence. The way to tell if it's an idiom is if it makes sense the way it's literally written.
What is a sentence with the word idiom?
My Favorite IDIOM Is, When Pigs Fly.
Is the sentence this homework is taking forever a idiom or a hyperbole?
Idiom
Sentence of the idiom at daggers dawn?
The idiom "to be at daggers drawn" is used when people are very angry.Example sentence: "John and Ben were at daggers drawnever since Ben took all of John's money in a game of Poker. "
How do you put idiom in an example sentence?
To include an idiom in an example sentence, simply incorporate the idiom naturally into the sentence to convey a figurative meaning. For example, "She had a chip on her shoulder" is an idiom meaning she was easily offended or held a grudge.
What is an example of idiom in a sentence?
"The idiom 'that just kills' is hardly appropriate at a funeral."
How would you use the idiom going to the dogs in a sentence?
That nightclub used to be great , but it ` s reallygone to the dogs .
Is the sentence 'let's do lunch some time next week' an idiom?
The sentence is not, because an idiom is usually a phrase. The idiom is "do lunch," which means to have lunch together, usually while discussing business.
How do you use the idiom 'your life is like a carbon copy' in a sentence?
That IS a sentence.
What is an example sentence with the idiom 'throw the book at him'?
"Throw the book at him" IS a sentence.
What is the sentence for the idiom ''to lose one's head''?
The idiom "to lose one's head" means to panic or become overwhelmed in a situation. There isn't a specific sentence for this idiom as it is used in various contexts. However, an example sentence could be "During the emergency, she lost her head and couldn't think clearly."
Is the sentence Take it easy an idiom?
yes
