idiom
/ˈɪdiəm/
id · i · om
ˈɪd · i · əm
English Definition
n. phrase with special meaning
Significado en Español
modismo, expresión idiomática
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thành ngữ, tục ngữ
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Example Sentence
Kick the bucket is an English idiom.
“kick the bucket”是英语习语。
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idiom (idiomatic expression)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “idiom”?
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A
expression
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B
word
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C
phrase
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D
dialect
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A — expression.
“idiom” means n. phrase with special meaning
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The phrase break a leg is an English ______ that actually means good luck.
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A
number
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B
formula
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C
recipe
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D
idiom
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D — idiom.
“idiom” means n. phrase with special meaning
Common questions about “idiom”
What does “idiom” mean?
idiom — n. phrase with special meaning. In Chinese: 成语，习语.
How do you pronounce “idiom”?
idiom is pronounced /ˈɪdiəm/. It breaks into 3 syllables: id · i · om.
How do you use “idiom” in a sentence?
Kick the bucket is an English idiom. (“kick the bucket”是英语习语。)
What are synonyms for “idiom”?
phrase, expression — all close in meaning to idiom (n. phrase with special meaning).
Is “idiom” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. idiom appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “idiom”?
idiom (idiomatic expression)
