What are
idioms?
Idioms are words, phrases or expressions which are commonly used in everyday
conversation
by native speakers of English. They are often metaphorical and make the
language more colorful.
Example :
- as free as a bird
- a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
- the early bird catches the worm
- birds of a feather flock together
- to be hand in glove with
someone = be in close relationship with someone.
He was found to be hand in glove with the enemy. - to be an old hand at something = be very experienced at something.
- to be at the hands of
somebody = be under somebody's will and power; be caused by a
particular person.
The team was defeated because it was at the hands of an inexperienced coach.
Some problem using idioms :
• They are more difficult to produce
• Idioms need specific settings to be
used
• You must understand the idioms a whole
• You use an idiom according the context
• Idioms are too many you can’t learn all
of them
Some benefits using idioms :
• Extend your knowledge of the language
• Help you to understand more
• Build confidence
• Increase your vocabulary
• Improve your foreign language
Conclusion
An idiom is the connotative meaning, so
we have to translate it based on its context and as a whole phrase. It means
that we can’t translate it separately. Idioms can be learned by
understanding, memorizing and practicing.
SIMILE
A simile is a figure of speech consisting of a comparison using like
or as. Well-chosen similes can be used to enliven writing or as an
alternative to description using adjectives.
Examples:
He was as brave as a
lion in a fight.
He swam like a fish
through rough waters.
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