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Idiom
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idioma
a group of words or a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal interpretation of its individual words, often specific to a particular language or culture
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The idiom ' kick the bucket' means to die, and its meaning is quite different from the literal interpretation of kicking a bucket.
L'idioma 'kick the bucket' significa morire, e il suo significato è abbastanza diverso dall'interpretazione letterale di calciare un secchio.
When someone says ' it 's raining cats and dogs, ' they 're using an idiom to describe very heavy rain, not an actual downpour of animals.
Quando qualcuno dice 'piove a catinelle,' sta usando un modo di dire per descrivere una pioggia molto forte, non un vero e proprio diluvio di animali.
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idioma
a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way
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The poet ’s idiom reflected the struggles of the working class during the industrial revolution.
L'idioma del poeta rifletteva le lotte della classe operaia durante la rivoluzione industriale.
Her speech was filled with the idiom of the 1960s, often quoting popular songs and slogans of the era.
Il suo discorso era pieno dell'idioma degli anni '60, citando spesso canzoni popolari e slogan dell'epoca.
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the distinctive style, technique, or expression associated with a particular artist, school, or movement
Esempi
The painting exemplifies the idiom of the Renaissance.
His musical idiom is rooted in jazz traditions.
04
the characteristic vocabulary or usage of a particular social, regional, or professional group
Esempi
The technical idiom of engineers can be hard for outsiders to understand.
Legal idiom often includes specialized terminology.
Albero Lessicale
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