A Research Review of Urdu Idioms in the Light of the Opinions of Critics

اردو محاورہ ناقدین کی آرا کی روشنی میں ایک تحقیقی جائزہ

Authors

  • Hina Naseem Ph.D Scholar, Department of Urdu, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan.
  • Dr. Waseem Abbas Gul Lecturer, Department of Urdu, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan.

Keywords:

Urdu, Idioms, Language, Society, Literature, Critics

Abstract

  This article primarily discusses the importance and usefulness of idioms in the Urdu language, while also examining the use of idioms in the light of the opinions of various critics. The word "idiom" is apparently an Arabic word. It is used as a noun in Urdu. It was first used in writing in 1840 in Ahwal-ul-Anbiya. Basically, an idiom is a phrase that is a means of explaining a situation in short words, and its use in common speech and conversation is prominent and a model of politeness. Therefore, this research article discusses the idiom and the opinions of critics on it.                                                  

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Published

2025-12-31

How to Cite

Hina Naseem, H. N., & Abbas Gul, D. W. . (2025). A Research Review of Urdu Idioms in the Light of the Opinions of Critics: اردو محاورہ ناقدین کی آرا کی روشنی میں ایک تحقیقی جائزہ. Al Khadim Research Journal of Islamic Culture and Civilization, 6(4), 22–34. Retrieved from https://arjicc.com/index.php/arjicc/article/view/459