Idiom vs. Proverb

Idiomnoun

A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, person, or group of people.

Idiomnoun

A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.

Idiomnoun

An established expression whose meaning is not deducible from the literal meanings of its component words, often peculiar to a given language.

Idiomnoun

An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style.

Idiomnoun

(programming) A programming construct or phraseology that is characteristic of the language.

Idiomnoun

The syntactical or structural form peculiar to any language; the genius or cast of a language.

Idiomnoun

An expression conforming or appropriate to the peculiar structural form of a language.

Idiomnoun

A combination of words having a meaning peculiar to itself and not predictable as a combination of the meanings of the individual words, but sanctioned by usage; as, an idiomatic expression; less commonly, a single word used in a peculiar sense.

Idiomnoun

The phrase forms peculiar to a particular author; as, written in his own idiom.

Idiomnoun

Dialect; a variant form of a language.

Idiomnoun

a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language

Idiomnoun

the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people;

Idiomnoun

the style of a particular artist or school or movement;

Idiomnoun

an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up

Idiomnoun

a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words (e.g. over the moon, see the light).

Idiomnoun

a form of expression natural to a language, person, or group of people

Idiomnoun

the dialect of a people or part of a country.

Idiomnoun

a characteristic mode of expression in music or art

Idiom

An idiom is a phrase or expression that typically presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase; but some phrases become figurative idioms while retaining the literal meaning of the phrase. Categorized as formulaic language, an idiom's figurative meaning is different from the literal meaning.

Proverbnoun

A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations.

Proverbnoun

A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.

Proverbnoun

A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.

Proverbnoun

A drama exemplifying a proverb.

Proverbverb

To write or utter proverbs.

Proverbverb

To name in, or as, a proverb.

Proverbverb

To provide with a proverb.

Proverbnoun

An old and common saying; a phrase which is often repeated; especially, a sentence which briefly and forcibly expresses some practical truth, or the result of experience and observation; a maxim; a saw; an adage.

Proverbnoun

A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.

Proverbnoun

A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.

Proverbnoun

A drama exemplifying a proverb.

Proverbverb

To name in, or as, a proverb.

Proverbverb

To provide with a proverb.

Proverbverb

To write or utter proverbs.

Proverbnoun

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

Proverb

A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) is a simple and insightful, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and use formulaic language.