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Idiom or Words?
in english which one is more important? idiom or words for example sometimes people use possible but you can say need.and how to use like a idiom
Jan 3, 2012 11:34 PM
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Without words there is no idiom!!
January 3, 2012
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Yes , idiom is a combination of words ; verbs/ adjectives and prepositions giving a specific meaning we can't understand it literally but every single idiom conveys a meaning and you should memorize and use as it is .
January 4, 2012
Learn words, but don't fall into the trap of understanding everything literally. Remember to think figuratively and idioms become quite easy to understand.
When you encounter an idiom, learn it EXACTLY. A paraphrase of an idiom tells me the speaker doesn't pay attention.
In lessons, I only present an idiom to the class if it fits the situation at that moment precisely. Learning lists of idioms is rather pointless if you have nothing to connect them to.
January 4, 2012
Thank you so i have to memorize words!!
January 4, 2012
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