as in phrase
a sequence of words having a specific meaning
the English idiom "how are you doing?" is our version of a greeting that in some other languages can be translated as "how are you going?"
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Recent Examples of idiom
Meanwhile, analytical software has revolutionized linguistic inquiry, enabling greater understanding of the ways language works—when, how, and why words break out; the specific contexts for expressions and idioms.
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Stefan Fatsis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
Nonnas There's a saying that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, and Joe Scaravella (Vince Vaughn) of 2025's Nonnas is the perfect depiction of the idiom.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Because the construction is a natural and graceful part of our English idiom.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Human reviewers still refine idiom and theology, but the transformation in speed will be similar to the jump from quill to printing press.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
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Stefan Fatsis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
Nonnas There's a saying that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, and Joe Scaravella (Vince Vaughn) of 2025's Nonnas is the perfect depiction of the idiom.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Because the construction is a natural and graceful part of our English idiom.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Human reviewers still refine idiom and theology, but the transformation in speed will be similar to the jump from quill to printing press.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiom
Noun
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The phrase includes tariff powers for two pivotal reasons.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The company positions its cards as simple, durable, and seed-phrase-free by default.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Davis also challenged that judgment, citing the First Amendment protections for religious expression.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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About presidential clemency power A pardon is an expression of forgiveness that eases the consequences of a criminal conviction, according to the DOJ.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Idiom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiom. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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