idiom

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Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Related words 2.3 See also

[change] Pronunciation

• (UK)
  • IPA: /ˈɪd.i.əm/
  • SAMPA: /"id.i.@m/
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[change] Noun

Singular idiom

Plural idioms

1. (countable) An idiom is a phrase that is not literal.
2. (countable) An idiom is a way of expressing oneself or manner of speaking.

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[change] Synonyms

• expression (loosely)

[change] Related words

• idiomatic
• idiomatical
• idiomatically

[change] See also

• idiot
• idiosyncratic