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Idiom is an expression, word, or phrase that has a figurative meaning that is comprehended in regard to a common use of that expression that is separate from the literal meaning or definition of the words of which it is made. There are estimated to be at least 25,000 idiomatic expressions in the English language.
idioms usually use order of adjective :
1. Determine
2. Opinion
3. Size
4. Age
5. Shape
6. Colour
7. Origin
8. Material
9. Purpose
The various idioms in english :
# about to - ready to; on the verge of (siap untuk) diawali 'be'
example : i'm glad you're finally home. I was just about to have dinner without you.
# after all - despite everything; when everything has been considered; the fact is (lagian / lagipula)
example : you'd better invite Ed to your party. After all, he's a good friend.
# at least - anyway; the good thing is that... (setidaknya)
example : Tracy can't afford to buy car, but at least she has a good bicycle.
# (to) break the news - to make something known (memberi tahu)
example : You'd better break the news to your father carefully. After all, you don't want him to have a heart attack!
