Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Idiomatic Expression.
Idiomatic Expression - as a noun
An expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
idiomphrasal idiomphraseset phraseHypernyms (Closely Related)
expressionlocutionsayingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She used an idiomatic expression to describe the situation."
"The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an idiomatic expression meaning to die."
"Learning idiomatic expressions is important for understanding native speakers."
"He couldn't understand the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'piece of cake'."
"The teacher explained the idiomatic expression 'hit the books' to the students."
