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Difference between Idioms and Proverbs

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Post  Vincent Law Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:56 pm

IDIOM:A group of words which, when used together, have a different meaning from the one suggested by the individual words.
Ex: "It was raining cats and dogs."


PROVERB: A short memorable saying that expresses a truth or gives a warning.
Ex: "Half a loaf is better than no bread."
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