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The question doesn't really make sense - idioms use words the same as any other phrase does. The words communicate meaning to others. The only difference between an idiom and another phrase is that the idiom has a meaning that is not literal and cannot readily be discerned by context.

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What is a idiomatic expression of Turn Deep Ears To Something?

"Turn a deaf ear" is an idiomatic expression meaning to ignore or pay no attention to something.


What is the difference between idiom and idiomatic expression?

An idiom is a phrase that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, while an idiomatic expression is a specific phrase or sentence structure that is characteristic of a particular language or dialect. Idioms are a type of idiomatic expression, but not all idiomatic expressions are idioms.


How do you use the idiomatic expression 'a toe the line' in the sentence?

The correct idiomatic expression is "toe the line", not "a toe the line". It means to follow the rules or policies. Here is a sample sentence: Jim's refusal to toe the line was a source of friction between him and his superiors.


What does idiomatic mean?

Peculiar to or characteristic of a given language.Characterized by proficient use of idiomatic expressions: a foreigner who speaks idiomatic English.Resembling or having the nature of an idiom.Using many idioms.Peculiar to or characteristic of the style or manner of a particular group or people.5. a common expression whose meaning cannot be guessed from individual words eg 'I'm feeling under the weather


What is the idiomatic expression of slippery eel?

The idiomatic expression "slippery eel" is typically used to describe someone who is elusive or hard to pin down, making it difficult to predict their actions or intentions. It implies that they are cunning and hard to catch or trap.

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What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'at a lost for words'?

It means you can't think of anything to say.


What is the meaning of get his act together in idiomatic expression?

idiom is a type of slang. so to say that something has an idiomatic expression, means that it uses slang words. so "get his act together" is idiomatic as its using slang words (act) to represent meanings of other words, as act is referring to the way he presents himself or maybe his lifestyle choices.


What is common phrase or expression?

an idiomatic expression


What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression?

Idiomatic Expressions are sayings that are commonly used but their meanings cannot be determined by the individual words in the saying itself. Below you will find an alphabetical list of idiomatic expressions


What is the literary term for they knew of what?

Idiomatic expression. A collection of words that means something different than the sum of the individual words.


What kind of expression is a catch-22 considered to be?

idiomatic expression


What is a idiomatic expression of Turn Deep Ears To Something?

"Turn a deaf ear" is an idiomatic expression meaning to ignore or pay no attention to something.


What is another name for idiom?

Idiomatic expression


What is the idiomatic expression hat in hand?

humbly


What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression you?

"You" is not an idiom. It is a pronoun.


What is an idiomatic expression of follow the crowd?

Jasjs


Give 30 examples of idiomatic expressions and it sentences?

Give me 1 example of idiomatic expression