Idiom vs. Euphemism
Difference Between Idiom and Euphemism
Idiomnoun
A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, person, or group of people.
Euphemismnoun
(uncountable) The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase which it replaces.
Idiomnoun
A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.
Euphemismnoun
(countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
Idiomnoun
An established expression whose meaning is not deducible from the literal meanings of its component words, often peculiar to a given language.
Euphemismnoun
an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive
Idiomnoun
An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style.
Idiomnoun
(programming) A programming construct or phraseology that is characteristic of the language.
Idiomnoun
a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
Idiomnoun
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people;
the immigrants spoke an odd dialect of Englishhe has a strong German accentIdiomnoun
the style of a particular artist or school or movement;
an imaginative orchestral idiomIdiomnoun
an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
