The LanGeek Expression Page delves into language structures beyond individual words, providing integrated meanings. Explore these four main categories:
- Idioms:
- Definition: Phrases with figurative meanings.
- Usage: Idioms add color and depth to language.
- Examples: “Break a leg,” “Piece of cake.”
- Proverbs:
- Definition: Figurative sentences from old sources or quotes.
- Connotation: Proverbs offer advice and wisdom.
- Examples: “Actions speak louder than words,” “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”
- Collocations:
- Definition: Multi-word structures with integrated meanings.
- Usage: Collocations enhance fluency and naturalness.
- Examples: “Make a decision,” “take a nap.”
- Phrasal Verbs:
- Definition: Verbs formed from multiple words (often informal).
- Function: Phrasal verbs express actions and nuances.
- Examples: “Take off,” “Look up.”