phrase 3
noundomain: communication
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
Hypernym
saying 1
noun
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
EnglishDerivationally related form
Hyponym
ruralism 1
noun
a rural idiom or expression
Member_of_this_domain_-_USAGE
out of whack 1
adjective
out of balance or out of adjustment
in the lurch 1
adverb
in a difficult or vulnerable position
like clockwork 1
adverb
with regularity and precision
additional features or accessories which are nonessential but very attractive.
