idiomatical

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or being an idiom.

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Variants

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idiomatic , idiomatically , idiomaticness , idiomaticnesses

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Etymology

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From the Greek word idios, meaning 'personal' or 'particular', and -matikos, meaning 'discourse' or 'language'. An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative or metaphorical meaning that is different from the literal meaning of its individual words.

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Trivia

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1. The idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' comes from the hunting world. If a dog barks at the base of the wrong tree, it will not find the game.

2. The idiom 'break a leg' is used as a way of wishing someone good luck before a performance. It is believed to have originated in the theater world.

3. The idiom 'cat's out of the bag' comes from the 16th century, when a bag of wool or other valuable goods would be hidden. If the cat got into the bag, the secret would be revealed and the goods would be lost.

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1. Metaphor: Idiomatic expressions often contain metaphors, which are figures of speech that compare two things without using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' is a metaphor for heavy rain.

2. Idiomatic phrase: An idiomatic phrase is a group of words that have a figurative meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the individual words. For example, 'kick the bucket' means 'to die'.

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Culture

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Idiomatic expressions are an integral part of language and are used extensively in literature, art, music, and everyday communication. They add color, nuance, and depth to language, and help to convey meaning more effectively and efficiently.

How to Memorize "idiomatical"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize the idiom 'let the cat out of the bag', imagine a bag with a cat inside. Someone has been keeping a secret, and the secret is suddenly revealed, causing the cat to jump out of the bag.

2. associate
   

   - To associate the idiom 'piece of cake' with something easy, imagine a small, simple cake that is easy to eat and requires little effort.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the idiom 'cost an arm and a leg', use the mnemonic 'An arm and a leg is a lot of money'.

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