Idiom
Idiom: A fixed expression whose meaning cannot be worked out from the literal words.
Idioms are pre-made metaphors a language has agreed on; in dialogue they mark a character's register and roots faster than description can.
Idiom examples
"Kick the bucket."
— common idiom
"Spill the beans."
— common idiom
"Under the weather."
— common idiom
"Once the contract was signed, the ball was in their court."
— original example
Spot the Idiom
Score: 0/0A fixed expression whose meaning cannot be worked out from the literal words.
"Kick the bucket."
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Idiom: common questions
What is idiom in literature?
A fixed expression whose meaning cannot be worked out from the literal words. Idioms are pre-made metaphors a language has agreed on; in dialogue they mark a character's register and roots faster than description can.
What is an example of idiom?
A classic example is "Kick the bucket." (common idiom).
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