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idiom

/ˈɪdɪəm/

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noun

A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, person, or group of people.

Examples :

"The phrase "raining cats and dogs" is an idiom that means it's raining very hard. "

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noun

A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.

Examples :

"The local dialect, a specific idiom of the area, is used by many older residents in their daily conversations at the market. "

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noun

An established expression whose meaning is not deducible from the literal meanings of its component words, often peculiar to a given language.

Examples :

""Break a leg" is an idiom; it means 'good luck' but literally means nothing about breaking a bone. "

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noun

An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style.

Examples :

"The Impressionist idiom is evident in the painting, showcasing the vibrant colors and loose brushstrokes characteristic of the style. "

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noun

A programming construct or phraseology that is characteristic of the language.

Examples :

"The programming language uses the `idiom` of "if-then-else" statements to control the flow of the program. "

computing technical language