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IDIOM
I. INTRODUCTION
II. DEFINITION
1. WHAT IS AN IDIOM?
Idioms are words, phrases, or expressions that cannot be taken literally. In other words, when used in everyday language, they have a meaning other than the basic one you would find in the dictionary. Every language has its own idioms. Learning them makes understanding and using a language a lot easier and more fun!
2. STRUCTURE OF IDIOM
Most idioms are unique and fixed in their grammatical structure.
Some of these changes result in a change in the grammatical structure that would generally be considered to be wrong. There can also be changes in nouns, pronouns or in the verb tenses. 3. COMMON FEATURES
- Non-compositionality
- Non-substitutability
- Non-modifiability
III. IDIOMS AND PROVERB.
1. WHAT IS A PROVERB?
A proverb is a short saying or sentence that is generally known by many people. The saying usually contains words of wisdom, truth or morals that are based on common sense or practical experience. It is often a description of a basic rule of conduct that all people generally follow or should follow. Proverbs can be found in all languages.Money doesn't grow on trees - money is not easy to get and you must work hard for it The girl's father often says that money doesn't grow on trees when she asks him for money. 2. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN IDIOMS AND PROVERBS
Idioms
proverb
-Can not be taken literally
-Can be known by many people
-Contains words of wisdom, truth or morals that are based on common sense or practical experience
-They have a meaning other than the basic one you would find in the dictionary.
-Proverbs are often borrowed from different languages and culoture
-Every language has its own idioms.

IV. HOW TO LEARN IDIOMS.
It is best to learn idioms as you do vocabulary. In other words, select and actively learn idioms which will be useful to you. Write the idiom in a relevant and practical sentence so that you will be able to remember its meaning easily. If you can, record the idioms in your file and on a card along with other words and idioms which have similar meanings.