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| | Idiom Definition | An idiom is an expression whose meaning does not seem to follow logically from the combination of the meaning of its parts and the "rules of language."
Idioms are often classified as figures of speech.
Idioms are used extensively in American TV, movies, music, literature, and in conversations among native English speakers. |
| | Idiom Example | "hang in there"
She plans to "hang in there" even though she is taking eight classes this semester.
The meaning of this idiom is to "continue despite difficulties."
The words "hang in there" have completely different meanings when separated.
hang - To fasten from above with no support from below.
in - Within the limits, bounds, or area of.
there - At or in that place. |
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