To Explore the Cultural Connotation of English Idioms
1. Introduction and the definition and features of idiom
1.2 The definition and features of idiom.. 2
2.1Originating from living environment 4
2.1.2 Idioms from navigation. 5
2.2 Originating from historical developments. 6
2.3Originating from religion. 9
2.4 Originating from mythologies and allegories. 10
2.4.1 Idioms from Greek and Roman mythology. 11
2.4.2 Idioms from The Fables of Aesop. 11
2.5 Originating from literary works. 13
2.5.1 Idioms from William Shakespeare’s works. 13
2.5.2 Idioms from other famous writers’ works. 14
2.6 Originating from folk life. 15
2.6.3 Idioms from Horse Racing. 18
2.6.4 Idioms from playing cards. 19
2.6.5 Idioms from other folk practice and customs. 19
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