English Idioms & Idiomatic Expressions
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What is an Idiom?
An idiom is a unique type of phrase in English, made up of words that together have a meaning that's commonly understood by speakers of the language, but not necessarily obvious from the normal meanings of the individual words.
Simply, idioms have established meanings that go beyond what the words might suggest on their own, often painting vivid or metaphorical pictures to express ideas or emotions.
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