idiom

• archaism
• argot
• byword
• cliche
• colloquialism
• cry
• dialect
• epithet
• euphemism
• expletive
• expression
• figure of speech
• idiosyncrasy
• jargon
• language
• lingo
• localism
• locution
• modernism
• motto
• name
• neologism
• parlance
• patois
• phrase
• provincialism
• set phrase
• shibboleth
• slogan
• street talk
• style
• talk
• term
• tongue
• usage
• vernacular
• vernacularism
• vulgarism
• watchword
• word

• silence
• standard

• noun
  1. A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, person, or group of people.
  2. A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.
  3. An established expression whose meaning is not deducible from the literal meanings of its component words, often peculiar to a given language.
  4. An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style.
  5. A programming construct or phraseology that is characteristic of the language.

• Understanding the cultural context is essential for grasping the nuances of a foreign idiom.
• "Break a leg" is a common theatrical idiom used to wish someone good luck.
• Learning idioms can be challenging for non-native speakers due to the figurative meanings embedded within each idiom.
• The teacher explained the meaning of the idiom "raining cats and dogs" to her students.
• Understanding the cultural context is crucial for deciphering the meaning behind a particular idiom.

jargon

tagline

• banner
• battle cry
• catchphrase
• catchword
• cliche
• cry
• expression
• idiom
• maxim
• motto
• shibboleth
• slogan
• war cry
• watchword

idiolect

jive

language

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