Definition of Idiomatic expression

1. Noun. An expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up.

Exact synonyms: Idiom, Phrasal Idiom, Phrase, Set Phrase
Generic synonyms: Expression, Locution, Saying
Specialized synonyms: Ruralism, Rusticism
Examples of language type: Out Of Whack, In The Lurch, Like Clockwork
Derivative terms: Idiomatic, Phrasal, Phrase

Lexicographical Neighbors of Idiomatic Expression

idioisolysin
idiojunctional rhythm
idiolalia
idiolatries
idiolatry
idiolect
idiolectal
idiolectic
idiolectical
idiolects
idiolysin
idiom
idiom blend
idiomata
idiomatic
idiomatic expression (current term)
idiomatical
idiomatically
idiomaticities
idiomaticity
idiomatick
idiomaticness
idiomaticnesses
idiomatology
idiomorph
idiomorphic
idiomorphous
idiomorphs
idioms
idiomuscular

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