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Idioms

These groups of words have a special meaning that is different from the ordinary meaning of each separate word. Using idioms makes your English writing and speaking more natural and more interesting.
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8 words and phrases recently added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary

Drawing a blank: 10 idioms inspired by visual art and painting

7 words to describe the cold, from cool to bone-chilling

I’m falling for you! 7 romantic idioms to express your love

Nine phrases related to overcast weather that will enrich your English writing

Faithful phrases: 9 idioms that will surely add a pious twist to your writing

As sweet as English can get: these idioms will get your sugary cravings going

9 of our favourite words that debuted in Merriam-Webster dictionary in 2023

Anxious about bedbugs? Here are 10 idioms all about the creepy crawlies

8 words and phrases recently added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary

Drawing a blank: 10 idioms inspired by visual art and painting

7 words to describe the cold, from cool to bone-chilling

I’m falling for you! 7 romantic idioms to express your love

Nine phrases related to overcast weather that will enrich your English writing

Faithful phrases: 9 idioms that will surely add a pious twist to your writing

As sweet as English can get: these idioms will get your sugary cravings going

9 of our favourite words that debuted in Merriam-Webster dictionary in 2023

Anxious about bedbugs? Here are 10 idioms all about the creepy crawlies

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