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    IDIOMS IN BILINGUAL DICTIONARIES A dictionary is a collection of words in one or more languages‚ and it reflects the vocabulary of a language. Its purpose is to provide information on the meaning of words‚ combinations with other words‚ sometimes also pronunciation and other aspects of a language. Dictionaries can be classified by many different aspects – for example‚ a dictionary can be monolingual‚ bilingual‚ bilingualised or even multilingual. If the dictionary is bilingual‚ it can be either

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    whose meaning is often different from the normal meaning of the words is called an idiom. Of the various definitons of ‘idiom’‚ therr criteria‚ both semantic and syntactic‚ emerge as predominant. The first is semantic opacity‚ or what has come to be known as ‘noncompositionality’‚ the fact that the meaning of an idiom cannot be deduced from a sum of the meanings of its parts: in this sense‚ the meaning of an idiom is not ‘motivated’(bussmann 1996: 316). Thus‚ the meaning od ‘die’ cannot be produced

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    The Art of Speech-Arabic Idioms Chapter Arabic-English dictionary for idioms‚ proverbs‚ politeness expressions‚ religious and Islamic expressions‚ slang and comparative spoken-written Arabic vocabulary.   The Arabic Idioms Written by Hussein Maxos Arabic for non-natives series by Hussein Maxos©‚ Damascus 1995-2003. ;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Index • Introduction…………………………………………….page 3 • Symbols and abbreviations………………………………. 6 • Section ‫6 .……………………………………ﺣﺮف اﻷﻟﻒ ا‬ • Section ‫71 ……………………………………ﺣﺮف

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    idioms definition Definition: Idioms are phrases in English that are used in a figurative manner. For example‚ the idiom ’make hay while the sun shines’ is used figuratively to mean: It is important to continue working hard during a period of relative success. The phrase has nothing to do with actually making hay. Advantage learning idioms 1. A good way to attain the metaphorical concepts in the target language is to learn idiomatic expressions. Idioms are often metaphorical. (Kovecses 2002)

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    addition‚ also‚ too I plan to take swimming lessons this summer. I plan to take a computer course as well.  as well as (someone or something) - in addition to someone or something "Please bring your swimming suit as well as your towel."  B Idioms back and forth -

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    The three most important idioms’ that are needed in a zombie apocalypse are knifes or multi-tool‚ antacid‚ map of your area and compass. All these idioms’ are useful for the Rot and Ruin for Benny‚ Tom and their friends. On the first night in the book Rot and Ruin‚ a knife could have been used in many ways for the living to defend themselves. For instance‚ when Rob ran into the cabin with a few other men for safety. In addition‚ the knife should have been used when the men tried to find help and

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    Cultural differences and translation of idioms Language and culture are closely connected and inseparable‚ as a language idiom is the essence of the deposition of the fascinating history and culture. Because of geography‚ history‚ religion‚ customs and other aspects of life differences between Chinese and English Idioms carrying characteristics of the different cultures and cultural information‚ so English-Chinese Idioms often encounter many difficulties. From the geographical environment‚ historical

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    Contents 1. Introduction 2.1. Aim * Idiomatic Phrases * What is an idiom? * Idioms and culture * Different aspects of an idiom * Idioms pragmatics and context 2.2. Practical Value * When we use idioms? * Idioms with a body part component 1. Body idioms connected with senses 2. Body idioms connected with limbs and limbs’ elements 3. Other body parts idioms 2. Calculation 3. Some Examples 4. Reference 1. Introduction It is

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    1 2 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING UNIVERSITY OF DANANG ----------------- This thesis has been completed at the University of Danang ĐẶNG THỊ BÍCH HƯỜNG Supervisor: NGUYỄN THỊ QUỲNH HOA‚ Ph.D. AN INVESTIGATION INTO ENGLISH AND VIETNAMESE IDIOMS CONTAINING WORDS DENOTING WEATHER Examiner 1: Assoc. Prof. Dr. TRẦN VĂN PHƯỚC Examiner 2: NGŨ THIỆN HÙNG‚ Ph.D. Field: THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE Code: 60.22.15 This thesis will be defended at the Examination Council for the M.A. Time: 16/1/2011 Venue:

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    Strike while the iron is hot  When you have an opportunity to do something‚ do it before you lose your chance. This is the best time in the last ten years tobuy a house. Strike while the iron is hot. Dot the i’s and cross the t’s to take care of every detail‚ even minor ones‚  to do something very carefully and in a lot of detail -I had dotted all the i’s and crossed the t’s‚ so I wondered why my application was rejected -Your instructor is a tough grader‚ be sure to dot your ‘i’s and cross your

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