List: idiomatic expression
Expressions, words, or phrases that have a figurative meaning conventionally understood by native speakers.
noun noun (generic) idiomatic expression
- tigers and wolves
- cruel and greedy brute
idiomatic expression expression noun noun (generic)
- snake in one's bosom, treacherous friend
idiomatic expression jocular, humorous term noun noun (generic)
- useless book learning, knowing the theory but being able to put it into practice, practising swimming in a field
godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb idiomatic expression
- to break (by kicking), to kick down (e.g. a door), to kick open, to break down, to break open
- to smash through (e.g. the enemy), to rout
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to be broad-minded enough to associate with various types of people, to possess a capacious mind
search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
irregular kanji usage search-only kanji form idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to make an example of, to make a victim of, to hold up someone (something) to ridicule, to single out someone for criticism
- to pierce with a spear
search-only kanji form usually written using kana alone idiomatic expression expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to trick someone (into confirming or revealing the truth), to ask a leading question
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to play with fire, to do something very dangerous, to take a great risk, to step on a tiger's tail
idiomatic expression expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to be young, to be young and have a promising future