English Idioms

An idiom is a rendition of a combination of words that have a figurative meaning. The figurative meaning is comprehended in regard to a common use of the expression that is separate from the literal meaning or definition of the words of which it is made

Many verbs, when followed by various prepositions, or by adverbs, acquire an idiomatic sense.

Example-1:

He backed up his friends’ claim.

In this sentence, the verb ‘back’ has been paired with the preposition ‘up’ and is giving the meaning ‘supporting’.Whereas the verb ‘back’ means another meaning.

He supported his friends’ claim.

This kind of expression is called Idiomatic expression.

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Examples:

In few of the following these sentences the idioms are present and their meanings are given in the bracket.

• The present disturbances will soon blow over . (Pass off)
• The police produced the evidences to bear out the charge of murder. (Substantiate)
• You must not build your hopes upon his promises. (Rely upon)

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