Understanding of African Idioms African Idioms and Proverbs
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The study entitled “Understanding African Idioms” is aiming to widen the umbrella of understanding African idioms; Idioms are encountered transparently, Simi transparent, and opaque idioms. Idioms are a “The study aimed to shed light on the importance of idioms usage to link traditions and customs and African culture with education”. Moreover to point out the appropriate use of idioms that suites the situation. Understanding idioms will positively affect education and prepare righteous, well-educated, and wise people who know well to deal with life in various situations, which play an essential role in educating African people. The usual definition of idioms. The main source of data collection is a questionnaire, books, forums, and the internet.
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