Idiom

ENZH

What Does Idiom Mean?

  • 成语
  • 习语
  • 固定短语

Idiom Pronunciation

/ˈɪdiəm/

Idiom Definition

noun

Definition

A group of words whose meaning is not deducible from the individual words.

In ZH

一组单词的意思不能从单独的单词推导出来。

How to Use Idiom in a Sentence

  • It's an idiom to say 'kick the bucket' to mean someone has died.
  • In English, 'raining cats and dogs' is an idiom for heavy rain.
  • She didn't understand the idiom, so I had to explain it to her.
  • Learning idioms is essential for fluency in a language.
  • Idioms often reflect cultural aspects of a language.