Idiom
01
idiom, idiomatiskt uttryck
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
Exempel
In English, the idiom ' break the ice' is used to describe starting a conversation in a social setting to ease tension, not actually cracking ice.
På engelska används idiomet 'break the ice' för att beskriva att starta en konversation i en social miljö för att minska spänning, inte för att faktiskt bryta is.
02
idiom, språk
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
Exempel
In his lectures, the professor ’s idiom was scholarly, incorporating complex terminology and references to classical texts.
I sina föreläsningar var professorns idiom lärdom, som inkluderade komplex terminologi och hänvisningar till klassiska texter.
03
the distinctive style, technique, or expression associated with a particular artist, school, or movement
Exempel
Critics praised the idiom of the playwright.
04
the characteristic vocabulary or usage of a particular social, regional, or professional group
Exempel
The idiom of the local fishermen was full of nautical terms.
Lexikalt Träd
idiomatic
idiom
