Expressions
The dictionary of definitions lists expressions formed using the headword: expressions (fixed sequences of words with their own syntactic category), proverbs (short and popular sayings that generally state a truth or give some form of advice) and phrasal verbs (a verb + preposition unit with a specific meaning). These three types of expressions, when available, can be viewed by clicking the links at the bottom of the window.
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Expressions
Expressions are displayed using green text in their own section within the dictionary of definitions. Each is preceded by a cluster of four green diamonds, making them easy to spot. The definition of an expression is preceded by a single, smaller diamond, setting each meaning apart; some are preceded by a usage or domain label in small caps. When the definitions, written in black, are accompanied by examples, the latter are displayed in grey text.
Where applicable, a hide/show chevron lets you collapse the list of expressions so you can easily get an idea of all available meanings. Click the hide/show chevron beside the given meaning or meanings of the headword to expand selected expressions. The Hide definitions option to the right of the section title hides the definitions, examples and labels to show only the expressions; click Show definitions to return the entries to their original state.
Certain expressions are accompanied by additional information about their usage: notes, additional research, etc. Click the icon to bring up the additional information bubble.
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Proverbs
The entries in the Proverbs section are displayed in green, preceded by a cluster of four green diamonds and followed by their definition in black, which is preceded by a single green diamond. Usage labels help you choose the appropriate proverb for your needs.