Idiom — English definition
A common expression whose meaning cannot be figured out from the literal words (e.g., 'break the ice' means to ease tension, not to shatter anything).
Where it is taught
- Figurative Language & Word Relationships — Language & Vocabulary, English 6, Grade 6
In use
An idiom is a set phrase whose meaning has nothing to do with its literal words.
Figurative Language & Word Relationships
Questions using idiom
Problem 1
What does the idiom 'that test was a piece of cake' mean?
- The test was delicious.
- The test was cut into pieces.
- The test was very easy.
- The test involved food.
Answer and explanation
The test was very easy.
'A piece of cake' is an idiom meaning something is very easy; it has nothing to do with actual cake.