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Definition of Idiom
An idiom is a phrase that conveys a figurative meaning that is difficult or impossible to understand based solely on a literal interpretation of the words in the phrase. For... read full definition
An idiom is a phrase that conveys a figurative meaning that is difficult or impossible to understand based solely on a literal interpretation of the... read full definition
An idiom is a phrase that conveys a figurative meaning that is difficult or impossible to understand based solely on... read full definition
Idioms
Explanation and Analysis—Pox On't:
"Pox On't" (which encompasses several variations, including "pox on'em" and "pox upon him") is an idiom that a few of the characters repeat throughout the play. Used a few dozen times by the Cavaliers, especially when things don't go their way with women or money, this moderate curse highlights their masculinity and ruggedness. In this way, the phrase emphasizes the favors, relationships, and exploits that the men feel they are owed.
