n.
1.a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
2.the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
3.the style of a particular artist or school or movement
4.an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
Idiom of the Day
halfhearted
not enthusiastic, not interested
The woman made a halfhearted attempt to find a new job.