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What is the meaning of idiom''to come off '' and make sentence?

"To come off" can mean several things. Accordingly such a sentence should be created based on that meaning. For example "the ink on that shirt is not going to come off easily." "I don't mean to come off strong, but I am smitten of you." "She is going to come off the stage shortly. When she does so you can tell her. " …And so on.


What can an idiom be called?

An idiom can also be called a figure of speech or a saying.


Where does the idiom scream your lungs out come from?

The idiom "scream your lungs out" is a figurative way to describe yelling or shouting loudly. It likely originates from the intense and unrestrained nature of shouting so loudly that it feels like one's lungs are being exerted to the maximum extent.


What is the best way to find out what an idiom means?

The best way to find out the meaning of an idiom is to look it up in a reputable dictionary or idiom database. You can also search online for the idiom along with the word “meaning” to find explanations and examples of its usage. Additionally, asking a native speaker or language teacher for clarification can help you understand the idiom better.


What is the origin of the idiom put your heads together?

Picture a group of people talking together -- they lean towards each other and their heads are close. Thus, "put your heads together" means to talk about something with other people and come up with a solution to whatever problem you are "putting your heads together" to solve.

Related Questions

Where does idiom of right away come from?

Right away is not an idiom - it means exactly what it says. Something happens or will happen immediately.


What is the origin of the English idiom?

Each idiom has its own origins - you'll have to look up the etymology of every one separately.


Where does the idiom pin your ears back come from?

From the sport of wrestling.


Where did the idiom cream of the crop come from?

do you mean you think it didnt come from a dairy & veggie farm


What is the meaning of this idiom prices never come down?

I'd say that's more of a true statement rather than an idiom. Prices never DO come down - they always go up.


Where does the word nutty come from?

An idiom is a phrase that cannot be defined literally. Nut is a word, not an idiom. It is a Germanic word.


What does the idiom 'in no time' mean?

It's not an idiom - it means just what it says. Something took "no" time to come about. It's an exaggeration, but the meaning is plain.


Were did the idiom don't spill the beans come from?

don't reveal a secret


What is the meaning of the idiom to start a hare?

to come up with new ideas


What does the idiom who will come a waltzing Matilda with you mean?

it means when the government argue


Idiom of going to the dogs?

The idiom of going to the dogs means that any person or thing has come to a bad end, been ruined, or looks terrible.


Is time to shine an idiom?

An idiom is a phrase that makes no sense unless you know the idiomatic definition. Can a person really shine like a light? No, so that makes this an idiom. It means time for that person to come to the forefront and be recognized.