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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 are idioms used in writing?
Real people use idioms and slang, so writers use them to make their characters more believable.
What is a good website that you can use to find articles with idioms in them?
There are many good websites for idioms. I am currently looking up idioms on usingenglish.com. There are also some helpful explanations on idiomconnection.com. You might try english-at-home.com as well. Many online dictionaries also have an idiom section.
What figurative language does the book frindle use?
it uses idioms, metaphor ,and similies
Is has a lot to be desired an acceptable variation of the idiom leaves a lot to be desired?
Not really. The point of the expression is that the subject does not have it. Idioms must be repeated exactly; changing the words changes the meaning.
Why do Americans use idioms in business?
Americans love speech. Since we founded the country, we have loved speech-making and the sound of words. Americans just like using idioms and slang to make speech more colorful and interesting.
Does Martin Luther King use any slang in his 'I have a dream' speech?
Not that I can see. He did use a lot of idioms and metaphors, though.
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,
Can you use idioms in describing?
Yes
Why are idioms used in writing?
Real people use idioms and slang, so writers use them to make their characters more believable.
How do authors use idioms?
Authors use idioms the same way everybody else does -- by peppering their speech (writing) with colorful phrases!
How do you teach Idioms to kids?
The best way to learn any language is to use it. If you can't take the kids somewhere where they can be surrounded by the language and its idioms, you can use the idioms yourself and encourage the kids to follow suit.
Why do people use idioms?
People use idioms to make their speech more attractive and impressive.Idioms are a way to make language more vivid and descriptive.
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.
Are idioms hard?
Idioms can be hard to understand if you don't speak the language well, but once you learn them, they're easy to use.
What are idioms for biggest?
Largest of the lot As big as they come The granddaddy of them all
What are some non-common idioms?
Here is a link to some idioms. You can pick the "non-common" ones for yourself -- some people have heard certain idioms a lot and others have not heard the same ones, so you'll need to decide that part.
