This document defines and provides examples of common idiomatic phrases in English. It explains idioms as phrases whose meanings cannot be derived from the individual words and provides 6 examples: to keep one's fingers crossed means to wish for good luck; a lion's share refers to the major portion; naked tooth refers to a complete tooth; to go the sack means to be dismissed; to kick the bucket means to die; and to blow hot and cold refers to inconsistent behavior.
This document defines and provides examples of common idiomatic phrases in English. It explains idioms as phrases whose meanings cannot be derived from the individual words and provides 6 examples: to keep one's fingers crossed means to wish for good luck; a lion's share refers to the major portion; naked tooth refers to a complete tooth; to go the sack means to be dismissed; to kick the bucket means to die; and to blow hot and cold refers to inconsistent behavior.
This document defines and provides examples of common idiomatic phrases in English. It explains idioms as phrases whose meanings cannot be derived from the individual words and provides 6 examples: to keep one's fingers crossed means to wish for good luck; a lion's share refers to the major portion; naked tooth refers to a complete tooth; to go the sack means to be dismissed; to kick the bucket means to die; and to blow hot and cold refers to inconsistent behavior.
An Idi o m i s a suc ce ssio n of wor d s wh ose mo an i n g sho ul d be
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