List of Idioms - 25

List of Idioms

Idiom 1: Grow from
The correct usage for the idiom is: 'grow from'
Meaning of the Idiom: develop from, evolve from

Have a look at the correct and incorrect usage examples:
Correct Usage: The argument grew from a minor disagreement.
Incorrect Usage: The argument grew over a minor disagreement.

Idiom 2: Grow into
The correct usage for the idiom is: 'grow into'
Meaning of the Idiom: to develop into, enlarge into, expand into

Have a look at the correct and incorrect usage examples:
Correct Usage: Sam grew into an independent, smart lady.
Incorrect Usage: Sam grew to an independent, smart lady.

Idiom 3: Grow out of
The correct usage for the idiom is: 'grow out of'

Have a look at the correct and incorrect usage examples:
Correct Usage: The chaos grew out of a petty misunderstanding.
Incorrect Usage: The chaos grew out from a petty misunderstanding.

Idiom 4: Identical with
The correct usage for the idiom is: 'identical with'

Have a look at the correct and incorrect usage examples:
Correct Usage: Her dress is identical with yours.
Incorrect Usage: Her dress is identical to yours.

Idiom 5: In contrast to/with
The correct usage for the idiom is: 'in contrast to/ with'
Meaning of the Idiom: opposite to

Have a look at the correct and incorrect usage examples:
Correct Usage: His singing style is in contrast to yours.
Incorrect Usage:His singing style is in contrast with yours.