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Idiom, expression and phrasal verb
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Sunnykids
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Idiom, expression and phrasal verb
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Dear all teachers,
Could you please explain me the differences between idiom, expression and phrasal verb in the meaning and use of these grammatical parts. thanks so much! |
4 Sep 2009
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serene
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Idiom: a group of words that have a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word e.g. let the cat out of the bag (=to tell someone a secret, especially without intending to)
Phrasal Verb: a phrase which consists of a verb in combination with a preposition or adverb or both, the meaning of which is different from the meaning of its separate parts e.g. look for, make up, take after etc
Expression: a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people e.g. "hot money" is an expression while "a fool and his money are soon parted" is an idiom.
I think an expression is shorter than an idiom. |
4 Sep 2009
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Spagman63
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Well said/written, Serene.
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4 Sep 2009
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Nebal
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Hope the following sites help you, dear.
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4 Sep 2009
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Sunnykids
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Lots of thanks, great teachers! |
5 Sep 2009
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