What is an idiom?
An idiom is a combination of words that has a meaning that is different from the meanings of the individual words themselves. It can have a literal meaning in one situation and a different idiomatic meaning in another situation. It is a phrase which does not always follow the normal rules of meaning and grammar.Below you can find some examples:
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2- TO MAKE YOUR HAIR STAND UP ON END
The shock was so great it made your hair stand up on end.
The shock was so great it frightened you.
3- TO ACT ONE'S AGETo behave in a more mature way. Frequently said to a child or teen.
Ex. "Bill, stop throwing rocks! Act your age!"
4- TO BE AT EACH OTHER'S THROATS
Fighting or arguing heavily.
Ex. "They were at each other's throats. The arguments never stopped."
5- TO PLAY THE FIELD
Someone who plays the field has sexual relationships with many people.
Ex. "Bob goes out with a different woman every weekend. He really plays the field!"
Ex. "They were at each other's throats. The arguments never stopped."
5- TO PLAY THE FIELD
Someone who plays the field has sexual relationships with many people.
Ex. "Bob goes out with a different woman every weekend. He really plays the field!"
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