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08/03/2006 01:45:57 PM · #1 |
Take a photo which depicts the literal meaning of a common idiom.
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08/03/2006 01:51:57 PM · #2 |
| I must be an idio(t) because I gotta ask "what's an idio(m)?" |
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08/03/2006 01:53:51 PM · #3 |
This would be a great challenge!
Some examples (from idiomsite.com)
A Doubting Thomas
A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand
A Leopard Can't Change His Spots
All Your Base Are Belong To Us
America
A Picture Paints a Thousand Words
Apple of My Eye |
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08/03/2006 01:56:06 PM · #4 |
An idiom is an expression whose meaning is not compositionalâthat is, whose meaning does not follow from the meaning of the individual words of which it is composed. For example, the English phrase "to kick the bucket" means to die. A listener knowing the meaning of "kick" and "bucket" will not thereby be able to predict that the expression can mean to die. Idioms are often, though perhaps not universally, classified as figures of speech.
From Wikipedia
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also: A common expression that has acquired a meaning that differs from its literal meaning, such as âItâs raining cats and dogsâ or âThat cost me an arm and a leg.â
Message edited by author 2006-08-03 14:02:03.
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08/03/2006 01:57:28 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by routerguy666:
idiomsite.com
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It seems to me like some of those aren't idioms (like "america" or "vampire) but still it is a neat reference! I think this would be a fun challenge. |
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08/03/2006 02:03:02 PM · #6 |
| thanks for the definition. i looked it up too. it seems quite similar to the cliches and sayings challenge. |
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08/03/2006 02:09:01 PM · #7 |
| hmm, yes perhaps a little similar to cliches and sayings - - but what about a twist on it... how about a malapropism or a mondegreen challenge |
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08/03/2006 02:11:05 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by meanwile:
hmm, yes perhaps a little similar to cliches and sayings - - but what about a twist on it... how about a malapropism or a mondegreen challenge |
That's funny. My grandfather used to ask for a samwish (sandwich) all the time. And he also got himself a cellar phone. LOL. |
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01/11/2012 01:31:18 PM · #9 |
I thought I would awaken this thread. I think it might be a fun challenge. (Great for advanced or even expert editing)
Here are a few examples: (from idiomsite.com)
A Piece of Cake:
A task that can be accomplished very easily.
Beat A Dead Horse:
To force an issue that has already ended.
Baker's Dozen:
Thirteen.
Barking Up The Wrong Tree:
A mistake made in something you are trying to achieve.
When Pigs Fly :
Something that will never ever happen.
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01/11/2012 01:42:31 PM · #10 |
This is similar to the Clichés and Sayings challenge done back in April/May, 2006, shortly after this thread was initiated.
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01/11/2012 03:04:02 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
This is similar to the Clichés and Sayings challenge done back in April/May, 2006, shortly after this thread was initiated.
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Awesome. That was before my time. Maybe we could have a "Clichés and Sayings II" challenge. |
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