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идио́м — meaning in English

idiom

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English meaning

  • idiom noun A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
  • locution noun A phrase or expression peculiar to or characteristic of a given person or group of people.

Senses

идио́м is used for these senses in English:

  • locution A phrase or expression peculiar to or characteristic of a given person or group of people.

idiom — full definition

  1. noun A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
  2. noun A characteristic style of expression used in a language, art form, or field.

locution — full definition

  1. noun A phrase or expression peculiar to or characteristic of a given person or group of people.
  2. noun The use of a word or phrase in an unusual or specialized way.
  3. noun Style of discourse or usage, or any particular utterance in such style.
  4. noun A supernatural revelation where a religious figure, statue or icon speaks, usually to a saint.

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