IDIOM

WHAT IS AN IDIOM?

Idioms are a type of figurative language. An idiom is a figure of speech built with usage that has meaning that cannot always be deducted from the words themselves. Idioms express a particular sentiment, but they do not literally mean what the individual words themselves mean. Because idioms cannot always be taken literally, you must know the meaning and usage of each idiom. It may seem overwhelming, but learning idioms is fun, especially when you compare idioms in English with idioms in your own language.

Learning how to use idioms and expressions that are often used will make your English look more natural. So, mastering some expressions is a good idea. The tables below are arranged according to the frequency of idioms used in American English. You can start learning idioms that are very often used in English because you will find these idioms while watching American movies or TV shows, or visiting the United States. When you have mastered it, move on to other idioms. The idioms on this page are very common and not old-fashioned, so you can use them with confidence when talking to native English speakers from all English-speaking countries.

The way to find out whether a word construction is an idiom is to associate the sentence expressed with the topic of conversation. If the sentence is deemed not 'connected' or strange, it could be that the speaker is actually throwing an idiom. And, the way to understand the meaning of a figurative idiom is to study it.

Not all idioms have predictable meanings like some proverbs that can be traced to their origin. And it can be said, the only best way to find out the meaning of an idiom is to read or ask questions.

Now, we will not learn how to construct an idiom because idioms are naturally present. We will get to know about various idioms that are often used in English to facilitate us to communicate or digest information from native speakers.

For Example:
·       Make your own sandwich: Masa bodoh / Tidak peduli
·       Glowing in to dark: Panas - panas tai ayam
·       Butterfly my stomach: Dumba-dumbaka / Feeling nervous
·       The pain is here: Sakitnya tuh disini
·       I am broken: Saya tidak punya uang
·       You’re miss tomorrow: Kampungan
·       What a pity: Sayang sekali
·       In that case: Baiklah
·       Piece of cake: Pekerjaannya mudah
·       A penny for your thoughts: Apa yang sedang kamu pikirkan?

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