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In a search engine, or even here on WikiAnswers.
The best way to find out the meaning of an idiom is to look it up in a reputable dictionary or idiom database. You can also search online for the idiom along with the word βmeaningβ to find explanations and examples of its usage. Additionally, asking a native speaker or language teacher for clarification can help you understand the idiom better.
Anything that is NOT a phrase whose meaning is not clear is NOT an idiom. This is a confusing question, because a tortoise is not an idiom. I'm not sure exactly what you're wanting here.
Ereadingworksheets is a great site to print out free idiom pages. Freelanguagestuff is another site that gives tons of examples as well as the worksheets.
You have to break off your engagement.He had to break off his addiction to cigarettes.
Idiom is correct.
The executive could see the writing on the wall and started reading the want ads.
An idiom is a phrase that has a different meaning than the literal definition of the words used. Idioms are culturally specific and often understood by native speakers of a language. Examples include "raining cats and dogs" or "kick the bucket."
"Idioms for Being Afraid", "Idioms for Being Angry", "Idioms for Being Happy" are some examples of idioms found in the book "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
a blessing in disguise: a very good thing that was only recognised later a dime a dozen: anything that is easy and common to get
The idiom "bear with" means to tolerate or proceed in spite of ; to carry on. Examples : "Until the construction was complete, we would have to bear with the inconvenience."