💬idiom

noun
/ˈɪd.i.əm/

Meaning

A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.

Example Sentences

The idiom 'break the ice' means to start a conversation in a friendly way.

Example Expressions

break the ice

Synonyms

phrase, expression, saying, figure of speech

Antonyms

literal meaning, direct statement

Collocations

English idiom, common idiom, idiom usage

Related Vocabularies

The act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
The highest point; the top or the apex.
a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
Historical records of events, usually arranged chronologically.
An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.

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