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What is Idiomatic Expressions?
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An idiomatic expression are common phrases or sayings whose meanings cannot be understood by the individual words or elements. Examples of these idioms are "Baker's Dozen", "Funny Farm" and "Cold War".

 

Idiomatic expressions are also non-standard speech, slang or dialect that are natural to native speakers of a language. Examples of these idioms are "Apples and Pears" for stairs and "Ruby Murray' for curry

 

 

 

Examples of Idiomatic Expressions in English and

American language

 

 

 

The following is a list of Idiomatic Expressions used in the English and American language:

  • " Between a rock and a hard place " Meaning - In a very difficult situation when any resolution will be unpleasant

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  • " Blow your top " Meaning - To lose your temper

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  • " Break a leg " Meaning - Used to wish good luck to stage performers before an opening

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  • " By the skin of your teeth " Meaning - Complete a task at the very last minute

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  • " Drop someone a line " Meaning - To write to someone

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  • " Excuse my French " Meaning - An apology for swearing

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  • " Fire someone " Meaning - To end someone's your employment

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  • " Get your wires crossed " Meaning - A misunderstanding

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  • " Have an axe to grind " Meaning - To have an ulterior motive or a long term grudge against someone

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  • " Hit the sack " Meaning - To go to bed

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  • " Keep an eye out for " Meaning - To look after another

 
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