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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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what is the difference between idioms and proverbs?
  

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Idioms are phrases and sentences that do not mean exactly what they say. For example, the idiom "a bad apple" doesn't really mean a spoiled fruit. Instead, it means one person who has a negative effect on the whole group.

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Idioms are phrases and sentences that do not mean exactly what they say. For example, the idiom "a bad apple" doesn't really mean a spoiled fruit. Instead, it means one person who has a negative effect on the whole group.



Proverbs are wise sayings that help teach lessons. For example, the proverb "curiousity killed the cat" teaches people to not get involved in others' busi