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Idiomatic Usage Examples

The document provides definitions and examples of idiomatic usage: 1) Idiomatic expressions do not mean exactly what a learner might assume they ought to mean. Examples show their use in new contexts. 2) Regional varieties of a language differ from the standard language in grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation or idiomatic usage. 3) Studying idiomatic English will help develop the ability to communicate in social situations.

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Idiomatic Usage Examples

The document provides definitions and examples of idiomatic usage: 1) Idiomatic expressions do not mean exactly what a learner might assume they ought to mean. Examples show their use in new contexts. 2) Regional varieties of a language differ from the standard language in grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation or idiomatic usage. 3) Studying idiomatic English will help develop the ability to communicate in social situations.

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idiomatic usage examples

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