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Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
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Semantic Field

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Words with a similar meaning

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Cliché

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An overused saying

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Euphemism

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Sounds nicer than it really is

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Colloquialism

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A slang word/phrase

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Nomenclature

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A name/term of address

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Ambiguity

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When the meaning is unclear

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English Linguistic Techniques (5 decks)

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