Senin, 30 Mei 2016
DEFINITION OF IDIOM
The
term refers to a set expression or a phrase comprising two or more words. An
interesting fact regarding the device is that the expression is not interpreted
literally. The phrase is understood as to mean something quite different from
what individual words of the phrase would imply. Alternatively, it can be said
that the phrase is interpreted in a figurative sense. Further, idioms vary in
different cultures and countries.
EXAMPLE OF IDIOM
·
Cut the
ground from under feet :
Meaning - When you cut the ground from under
someone's feet, you do something which weakens their position.
Example - When team India hit more than 350
runs in the ODI, they cut the ground from under the opponent's feet.
·
Chase
your tail:
Meaning - Spending a lot of time and energy
doing a lot of things but actually achieving too little.
Example - He's been chasing his tail all
week collecting data but the report is still not ready
·
Whole
bag of tricks –
Meaning - Means trying all the clever means
to achieve something.
Example - It was really difficult to find
the information even after applying the whole bag of tricks.
·
Deliver
the goods
–
Meaning - Do what is expected or promised.
Example - I have given my car to a new
mechanic for repair, hope he delivers the goods.
·
Fine-tooth
comb –
Meaning - Examining something carefully to
not miss out any details.
Example - The boss examined my report with
a fine tooth comb before submitting it to the senior management.
REFERENCE
http://www.careerride.com/idioms-meaning-and-examples-part-1.aspx
http://literarydevices.net/idiom
