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Idioms from Around the World: A Cultural Comparison
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Idioms from Around the World: A Cultural Comparison

Idiomatic expressions, also known as idioms, are quirky linguistic phrases that convey meaning beyond the literal definition of their individual…

adminFebruary 2, 2023May 16, 2023
The Origins of 10 Common Idioms
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The Origins of 10 Common Idioms

The English language, a tapestry woven from a rich diversity of linguistic threads from various cultures and tongues, is famous…

adminFebruary 2, 2023May 16, 2023
Understanding the Differences between Active and Passive Vocabularies
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Understanding the Differences between Active and Passive Vocabularies

In the world of language, there are two types of vocabulary that are commonly used: active and passive. Both are…

adminJanuary 29, 2023May 16, 2023
thanks for nothing
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thanks for nothing

Idiom: thanks for nothing The phrase “thanks for nothing” is an idiomatic expression that means “you have not done anything…

adminJune 10, 2022January 4, 2023
Eat like a horse
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Eat like a horse

Idiom: Eat like a horse Meaning Now, a horse is much bigger than a bird. So how much do you…

adminJune 10, 2022June 10, 2022
that's my girl
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that’s my girl

Idiom: that’s my girl Meaning An expression used to express praise or pride for a female with whom one has…

adminJune 10, 2022June 10, 2022
To go from rags to riches
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To go from rags to riches

Idiom: To go from rags to riches Meaning To go from being poor to having a lot of money. go…

adminMay 25, 2022May 25, 2022
be taken by surprise
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be taken by surprise

Idiom: be taken by surprise Meaning To be happened upon when one is not ready, prepared, or on no surprise…

adminMay 24, 2022May 24, 2022
Pay an arm and a leg for something
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Pay an arm and a leg for something

Idiom: Pay an arm and a leg for something Meaning To pay a lot of money for something. You can…

adminMay 24, 2022May 24, 2022
get taken to task (by someone)
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get taken to task (by someone)

Idiom: get taken to task (by someone) Meaning To be scolded, rebuked, reprimanded, or criticized (by someone). Examples I got…

adminMay 24, 2022May 24, 2022

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