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Proverbs, Idioms, and Parables
Term | Definition |
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Proverb | a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. |
Idiom | a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words (e.g., rain cats and dogs, see the light ). |
Parable | a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, like those told by Jesus in the Gospels. |