idiom (noun)
111Grecism — noun /ˈɡriːsɪzəm/ a) a word or idiom of the Greek language used in another language, especially for literary effect b) the style, spirit or other characteristics of Greek arts and …
112polyword — noun A phrase that acts like a single word. Syn: chunk, idiom, multiword, set phrase See Also: n gram, polygram, polyverbal …
113Sprachgefühl — noun the instinctive or intuitive grasp of the natural idiom of a language …
114loaded word — noun Any word, set phrase or idiom that has strong positive or negative connotations beyond their ordinary definition. Syn: double entendre, loaded language, overloaded …
115semitism — noun a) The religion, culture and customs of the Jewish people b) A word or idiom of the Jewish vocabulary …
116Slavicism — noun a) A linguistic feature of one or more Slavic languages, especially a Slavic idiom or phrasing that appears in a non Slavic language. b) An attitude, custom, or other feature that is characteristically Slavic …
117sprachgefuhl — noun (rare) the instinctive or intuitive grasp of the natural idiom of a language …
118Irishism — noun A word, phrase, idiom, or expression chiefly said in Ireland …
119aprosdoketon — noun /ˌæp.rəsˈdɑ.kɪˌtɑn,əˌprɑs.dəˈkiˌtɑn/ A figure of speech where an expected word in an idiom is replaced unexpectedly by an unusual one, such as Rome wasnt built in a teacup; also, any surprising use or interpretation of language. Is the poet… …
120expression — noun /ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ a) A particular way of phrasing an idea. The expression break a leg! should not be taken literally. b) A colloquialism or idiom. They stared at the newcomer with a puzzled expression. See Also: express, expressive …
