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What Are Idioms

An idiom is a phrase or expression that typically presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase

American Idioms

Oct 05 2020

Idiom: Jump for Joy.

Idiom: Jump for Joy.

Meaning: To be very happy and excited about something that has happened.
Abi was jumping for joy when she heard the news, that she would be starting a new job in a few days!

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Oct 05 2020

Idioms: Walking on Air

To be very happy about something.
I was walking on air since Lee -Young-Won asked me to go on a date.

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Apr 30 2018

Idiom: Under Water Basket Weaving

Idiom: Under Water Basket Weaving –

is an idiom referring in a negative way to supposedly useless or absurd college or university courses and often generally to refer to a perceived decline in educational standards.[1][2][3]

The term also serves as an intentionally humorous generic answer to questions about an academic degree. It is also used to humorously refer to any non-academic elective course, specifically one that does not count towards any graduation requirements.

 

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Apr 29 2018

Idiom: Kick the Bucket

Kick the Bucket – a euphemistic, informal, or slang term meaning ‘to die’.

Example: Charlie finally kicked the bucket. He had cancer, you know.

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