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Old 03-Nov-2005, 12:37
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Default Re: cliche or idiomatic expression?

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Originally Posted by M56
The question asked was about the idiomatic nature of the expression "stand behind"
Please take the time and effort to read the poster's question carefully.
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and you say it is in no way idiomatic.
I believe I've been misquoted there.
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Do you distinguish between the words "idiomatic expression" and "idiom" (as understood by the general public)?
What are your thoughts? This is a discussion forum, and I've yet to read your contribution. By the way, who is "the general public", would that be the one in Scotland, Spain, Canada, the USA or the UK?
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