die Redewendung
Translation
idiom, figure of speech, saying, phrase
Examples
Jede Sprache hat ihre eigenen Redewendungen.
Every language has its own idioms.
Er benutzt gerne bildhafte Redewendungen.
He likes to use figurative phrases.
Grammar Patterns
to use an idiom He knows many German idioms.
Similar Words
das Sprichwort (proverb), die Phrase (phrase)
Etymology
Composed of 'Rede' (speech) and 'Wendung' (turn, twist). Literally a 'turn of speech'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a special 'turn' or 'twist' (Wendung) that you add to your 'speech' (Rede).