noun
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a phrase, construction or expression, that may sometimes be grammatically peculiar by itself, that is recognised as a unit in the usage of a given language and has a meaning that differs from the literal meaning of its parts taken together; an idiom.
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the fact of being widely known favourably; fame; renown.
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useless or idle talk.
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new information about anything; information previously unknown; reports, collectively, of recent happenings; news.
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an account of some happening.
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the trifling talks (as by a woman) to attract the attention or admiration of a man or men.