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idiom

noun

/ˈɪd.i.əm/

Meaning

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

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

break the ice

phrase, expression, saying, figure of speech

literal meaning, direct statement

English idiom, common idiom, idiom usage

a large farm animal kept for milk or meat

The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national...

an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing

A sudden, important development or discovery in research, problem solving, or any project.

a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth

A confusing and difficult problem or question.