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American English Idioms
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Learning objectives
  • Learn the definition of an idiom
  • Study an example of an idiom
  • Read the table of contents
Definition of an idiom
  • An idiom is an expression whose meaning does not seem to follow logically from the combination of the meaning of its parts and the "rules of language."
  • Idioms are often classified as figures of speech.
  • Idioms are used extensively in American TV, movies, music, literature, and in conversations among native English speakers.
Example
  • "hang in there"
  • She plans to "hang in there" even though she is taking eight classes this semester.
    • The meaning of this idiom is to "continue despite difficulties."
    • The words "hang in there" have completely different meanings when separated.
      • hang - To fasten from above with no support from below.
      • in - Within the limits, bounds, or area of.
      • there - At or in that place.
Table of contents
  • Idioms
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter A
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter B
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter C
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter D
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter E
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter F
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter G
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter H
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter I
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter J
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter K
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter L
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter M
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter N
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter O
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter P
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter Q
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter R
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter S
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter T
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter U
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter V
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter W
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter X
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter Y
    • American English idioms beginning with the letter Z
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