B1
idiom vs proverb
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| idiomnoun/ˈɪd.i.əm/ | Meaning a fixed group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the separate words | Goes with common idiom | Example 'Break the ice' is an idiom that means to start a conversation. |
| proverbnoun/ˈprɑː.vɜːrb/ | Meaning a short well-known saying that gives advice or states something people think is true | Goes with old proverb | Example There is an old proverb that says honesty is the best policy. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
This English is hard to translate.