idiom
/ˈɪdiəm/noun
उच्चारण इडिअम
मुहावरा, लोकोक्ति
Core word
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[C]
a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words
मुहावरा, लोकोक्ति
- 'Let the cat out of the bag' is an idiom meaning to reveal a secret.
- Learning idioms makes your English sound natural.
- Radhika makes her own flashcards for idioms and phrases.
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- The phrase ‘break the ice’ is a common idiom in English.
- The question asked students to explain the meaning of each idiom.
- Radhika underlined every idiom she met in the newspaper article.
Synonyms expression phrase saying
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[U/C] formal
the kind of language and grammar used by particular people at a particular time or place
भाषा-शैली, बोली, भाषा का स्वाभाविक प्रयोग
- He writes in the idiom of the streets.
- The translation lacks the natural idiom of Hindi.
- The writer's idiom is plain and direct.
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- This is not the idiom of everyday speech.
- Each region has its own idiom, which is part of its charm.
Synonyms language usage parlance vernacular
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[U/C] formal
the style of writing, music or art that is typical of a particular person, group or period
शैली, अभिव्यक्ति-शैली
- The composer worked in the classical idiom.
- The poem is written in the idiom of folk songs.
- His paintings are in the idiom of the Bengal school.
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- The band plays in the idiom of 1970s rock.
- The architect designed the temple in a traditional idiom.
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an idiom (countable noun)
A phrase whose meaning is different from its words taken one by one.
ऐसा वाक्यांश जिसका अर्थ उसके अलग-अलग शब्दों से भिन्न हो।
- 'Break the ice' is an idiom.
- Learn ten idioms every day.
idiom + for / meaning + noun
Use 'for' or 'meaning' to give the sense of an idiom.
Idiom का अर्थ बताने के लिए 'for' या 'meaning' आता है।
- There is an idiom for this situation.
- An idiom meaning 'to be very happy'.
idiom (uncountable): style of expression
It can also mean the typical style of language, music or art of a person or group.
इसका अर्थ किसी व्यक्ति या समूह की भाषा, संगीत या कला की विशिष्ट शैली भी है।
- He writes in the idiom of the village.
idioms and phrases (exam term)
In SSC and bank exams the topic is called idioms and phrases.
SSC और बैंक परीक्षाओं में इस विषय को idioms and phrases कहते हैं।
- Idioms and phrases carry two marks in the paper.
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verb + idiom
uselearnexplainmemorisetranslateunderstand
- Do not translate an idiom word by word.
adjective + idiom
commonpopularEnglishold-fashionedcolourfulregional
- 'A piece of cake' is a common English idiom.
idiom + noun
dictionarylistbookquestiontest
- An idiom book helps in preparing for competitive exams.
idiom + about / for
moneyweathertimefoodfriendship
- There are many idioms about money.
as the idiom goes
as thelike theaccording to theto use thein the
- As the idiom goes, a stitch in time saves nine.
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- Radhika keeps a notebook of idioms with Hindi meanings.
राधिका हिंदी अर्थों के साथ मुहावरों की एक कॉपी रखती है।
- 'Spill the beans' is an idiom meaning to reveal a secret.
'Spill the beans' एक मुहावरा है जिसका अर्थ राज़ खोलना है।
- If you take an idiom literally, you will miss its true sense.
यदि आप मुहावरे को शब्दशः लेंगे, तो उसका वास्तविक अर्थ छूट जाएगा।
- The writer's idiom is simple and close to everyday speech.
लेखक की शैली सरल है और रोज़ की बोलचाल के करीब है।
- Every language has idioms that are hard to translate.
हर भाषा में ऐसे मुहावरे होते हैं जिनका अनुवाद कठिन होता है।
- The speaker used a lively idiom to end his talk.
वक्ता ने अपने भाषण का अंत एक जीवंत मुहावरे से किया।
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✗ Radhika learned many idioms by hearts.
✓ Radhika learned many idioms by heart.
The fixed phrase is 'by heart', never plural.
निश्चित वाक्यांश 'by heart' है, plural नहीं।
✗ This idiom have a different meaning.
✓ This idiom has a different meaning.
A singular subject takes 'has'.
Singular subject के साथ 'has' आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
They are all fixed expressions, but differ in form and meaning.
तीनों निश्चित अभिव्यक्तियाँ हैं, पर रूप और अर्थ में भिन्न हैं।
A phrase whose meaning cannot be guessed from the words.
ऐसा वाक्यांश जिसका अर्थ शब्दों से अनुमान लगाकर नहीं जाना जा सकता।
- 'Kick the bucket' is an idiom.
A short wise saying that gives advice or a truth.
छोटी बुद्धिमत्ता भरी कहावत जो सलाह या सत्य बताती है।
- 'Honesty is the best policy' is a proverb.
Any group of words that works together, with or without a hidden meaning.
शब्दों का कोई भी समूह जो साथ काम करे, चाहे छिपा अर्थ हो या न हो।
- 'In the morning' is a phrase.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
expression phrase saying language usage parlance vernacular style manner mode
?Which word?
Do not confuse idiom (a fixed expression with a special meaning) and phrasal verb (a verb with an adverb or preposition, such as 'give up').
Idiom (विशेष अर्थ वाला स्थिर वाक्यांश) और phrasal verb (verb के साथ adverb या preposition, जैसे 'give up') में भ्रमित न हों।
Do not confuse idiom and idiot.
Idiom और idiot (मूर्ख) में भी भ्रमित न हों।