Colloquialisms

What Are Colloquialisms? (with Examples)

A colloquialism is a familiar expression used mostly in informal speech. A colloquialism is usually acceptable in everyday conversation but not in formal writing.

Often, a colloquialism will mean something other than its literal meaning, making it an idiom.

Examples of Colloquialisms

Here are some examples of colloquialisms:

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What does "literal meaning" mean? What is an idiom? Glossary of grammatical terms