noun Download 🔗Share 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. " language linguistics phrase word style communication literature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " language linguistics literature word communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " language linguistics word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " art style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading