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Old 03-Nov-2005, 08:21
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Default Re: cliche or idiomatic expression?

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Originally Posted by Casiopea
Good point. Are there dictionaries out there that list "stand behind" as an idiom, and if so, would you be willing to provide that information for the poster? That would add to the thread in a meaningful way.
The question asked was about the idiomatic nature of the expression "stand behind" and you say it is in no way idiomatic. Do you distinguish between the words "idiomatic expression" and "idiom" (as understood by the general public)?
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