Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Γλωσσολογικοί Όροι και Παραδόσεις

an alternative name a person sometimes uses instead of one’s real name

a short, memorable saying that expresses a common observation or truth about life

a name, title, or term used to identify and distinguish a person, place, or thing

a concise, memorable statement that expresses a general truth, principle, or observation, often witty or philosophical

a clever and concise expression that contains a general truth or principle

a special set of words or expressions used by a particular group, often to keep communication private or exclusive

the act of saying something in a smart and humorous manner in order to make fun of something or someone

a deviation from the main subject under focus or discussion

a long and repetitive account, list, or recital, often of complaints or problems

the process of inventing a word

a word that mimics the sound it represents

a local or regional form of a language, often considered less formal or standard than the official version

an introductory or preliminary section of a book, statute, document, etc. giving information about its purpose

a request for information or clarification, often in the form of a question

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

the redundant repetition of an idea using different words in a sentence or phrase

a long and formal piece of writing about a specific subject

a short statement or phrase that encapsulates a general truth, principle, or rule of behavior, often offering guidance or wisdom

a visual or verbal representation of something

a request made with sincerity or desperation

used to express that even an undesirable situation will often benefit someone

used to indicate that a single occurrence or piece of evidence is insufficient to establish a trend or draw a firm conclusion

to not do things in order

a specific word or phrase used to identify or differentiate individuals

the main idea of something, often after removing extra details

the central or most important part of an idea, experience, or piece of information