Idioms and Proverbs
An 'idiom' is an expression that has a fixed meaning. An idiom can’t be understood from the meaning of its individual words.
For example, to be ‘sick as a dog,’ means to be very sick....
It something is ‘out of the blue’ it is unexpected.
An 'idiom' is an expression that has a fixed meaning. An idiom can’t be understood from the meaning of its individual words.
For example, to be ‘sick as a dog,’ means to be very sick....
It something is ‘out of the blue’ it is unexpected.
As you can see, the meaning of an idiom can’t always be figured out by understanding the meaning of each word.
Idioms can be specific to a certain place or culture.
A ‘proverb’ is a short, well-known saying that expresses a truth or piece of advice. You could also call it a ‘wise saying.’
For example, ‘you get what you pay for,’ is a proverb. It means that if you don’t pay much for something it is likely to be of poor quality.
Another common proverb is ‘look before you leap’. It means that you should think before you act.
Idioms can be specific to a certain place or culture.
A ‘proverb’ is a short, well-known saying that expresses a truth or piece of advice. You could also call it a ‘wise saying.’
For example, ‘you get what you pay for,’ is a proverb. It means that if you don’t pay much for something it is likely to be of poor quality.
Another common proverb is ‘look before you leap’. It means that you should think before you act.
