idiom
intermediateB2/ˈɪdiəm/ · id-i-om
A phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements.
Meanings
A phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements.
ایسا جملہ یا اظہار جس کا مطلب اس کے فردی عناصر کے معنی سے سمجھا نہیں جا سکتا۔
محاورہ
mahawra
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- common idiom
- popular idiom
- idiomatic expression
Example Sentences
The expression 'kick the bucket' is a common idiom meaning to die.
اظہار 'بالٹی کو لات مارنا' ایک عام محاورہ ہے جس کا مطلب مر جانا ہے۔
izhar 'balti ko laat maarna' aik aam mahawra hai jis ka matlab mar jana hai.
In English, idioms often reflect the culture of the language.
انگریزی میں، محاورات اکثر زبان کی ثقافت کی عکاسی کرتے ہیں۔
Angrezi mein, mahawraat aksar zuban ki saqafat ki aakasi karte hain.
Understanding idioms is crucial for mastering a new language.
محاورات کو سمجھنا ایک نئی زبان سیکھنے کے لیے انتہائی ضروری ہے۔
Mahawraat ko samajhna aik nai zuban seekhne ke liye intehai zaroori hai.
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Think of 'idiom' as 'I de-emphasize words', showing how idioms change the meaning.
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✍️ Urdu Poetry
محاورے میں جو بات ہے، وہ حقیقت سے جدا ہے، جو سمجھے بیچ کا راز، وہی کمال ہے۔
Mahawray mein jo baat hai, woh haqeeqat se juda hai, Jo samjhay beech ka raaz, wohi kamal hai.
In the idiom lies a truth that is separate from reality, Only one who understands the hidden meaning possesses greatness.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کھودا پہاڑ، نکلا چوہا
khoda pahaar, nikla chooha
Dug a mountain, found a mouse.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "idiōma" — a peculiarity, a special feature or property
First known use: 14th century
The term 'idiom' has evolved from Greek roots and became part of the English language, representing expressions that have meanings different from their literal interpretations.