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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 32% | 14 | Speaking or writing in a roundabout manner | |
3 | 32% | 13 | Speaking or writing in a reproachful manner | |
Manner Of Speaking Or Writing Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "IDIOM" which means:
- noun
- • A manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
- • The usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
- • The style of a particular artist or school or movement
- • An expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
An example sentence would be:
- • "He used a playful idiom to express his point."
- • "Learning idioms can be challenging for non-native speakers."
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