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What is an idiom for blew it?
"Blow it" IS an idiom. Other idioms with similar meaning include "drop the ball" and "miss the boat."
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 is idioms for air dicincang takkan putus?
This question makes no sense in English. You need to either ask your question in English or ask it in whatever other language this is, so that someone can answer it. We have several categories for foreign language questions.
What is the history of idioms?
idioms in general have no specific date in which they became in use, rather, one or two were in use from various areas of society- the Bible for one, then other idioms were found and put to use. origins of individual idioms can often be traced back to dates,
Do you capitalize french airplane?
In the English language, "French", and similar words for other countries, should be capitalized.
Why are idioms are usually in the English language?
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.
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.
What is an idiom for blew it?
"Blow it" IS an idiom. Other idioms with similar meaning include "drop the ball" and "miss the boat."
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
How many idioms came from Latin?
Since English, along with other romance languages, are derived from Latin, the idioms which come from Latin are endless. For example, "etc." is literally "et cetera" which once translated is "and the rest."
Where can you find pictures of idiomatic expressions?
Idiomatic expressions are essentially literary and not pictorial. There are some well illustrated, pictorial books titled " English Idioms [ in Business, in Sports, in Relationships, etc. ] or something similar, in bookstores at home and abroad. Try your local library or other book supplier.
Would you give example of formal English in a sentence?
Formal English is simply proper English. Your sentences contain the right grammar and spelling. You do not use slang or jargon or idioms. In other words, you write the way you would speak to your elders or your employers.
What is idioms for air dicincang takkan putus?
This question makes no sense in English. You need to either ask your question in English or ask it in whatever other language this is, so that someone can answer it. We have several categories for foreign language questions.
Are there any other idioms other than cloud 9?
There is "In seventh heaven."
Do other languages have idioms?
Yes, idioms exist in many languages. They are used to express ideas or convey meanings beyond the literal definitions of words, often reflecting the culture, history, or common experiences of a particular group of people.
What is the history of idioms?
idioms in general have no specific date in which they became in use, rather, one or two were in use from various areas of society- the Bible for one, then other idioms were found and put to use. origins of individual idioms can often be traced back to dates,
Why is English spanish french and other language are similar?
these languages come from latin
