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How to pronounce “idiom”

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Pronunciation guide for idiom

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of idiom with real speech in context.
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6 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Antony Gormley: Sculpted space, within and without 15 minutesTaking that idiom of, as it were,
Definition summary
A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people.

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How to pronounce idiom

Antony Gormley: Sculpted space, within and without 15 minutes

Taking that idiom of, as it were,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “idiom”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people.
  • A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.
  • An established phrasal expression whose meaning may not be deducible from the literal meanings of its component words.
  • An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style.

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