What are the Idioms? Explain by Kajal Sah, in Hindi

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05 Jan 2023: An idiom is a phrase or expression that typically presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase; but some phrases become figurative idioms while retaining the literal meaning of the phrase. Categorized as formulaic language, an idiom's figurative meaning differs from the literal.

You probably use tons of expressions, idioms, proverbs, and slang phrases every day that don’t make literal sense. If you ever thought long and hard about why you say something a certain way, you could probably make a guess. However, some English expressions are so unusual that it is impossible to guess where on earth they originated from — unless you know the history.

What are 10 idiom examples?

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10 Idioms You Can Use Today

“Hit the hay.” “Sorry, guys, I have to hit the hay now!” ...

“Up in the air” “Hey, did you ever figure out those plans?” ...

“Stabbed in the back” ...

“Takes two to tango” ...

“Kill two birds with one stone.” ...

“Piece of cake” ...

“Costs an arm and a leg” ...

“Break a leg”

Here are 20 English idioms that everyone should know:

Under the weather. What does it mean? ...

The ball is in your court. What does it mean? ...

Spill the beans. What does it mean? ...

Break a leg. What does it mean? ...

Pull someone's leg. What does it mean? ...

Sat on the fence. What does it mean? ...

Through thick and thin. ...

Once in a blue moon.

Here are the origins of some of the most interesting idioms!

Bite the bullet. Meaning: To accept something difficult or unpleasant. ...

Break the ice. Meaning: To break off a conflict or commence a friendship. ...

Butter someone up. ...

Mad as a hatter. ...

Cat got your tongue? ...

Barking up the wrong tree. ...

Turn a blind eye. ...

Bury the hatchet.

What are the Idioms? Explain by Kajal Sah, in Hindi