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What Does "Give Birth" Mean?

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"Give birth" is an English idiom. It means "to bring a baby into the world through childbirth."

Examples in Sentences

Here are three examples of the idiom "give birth" used in a sentence:
  • She was excited and nervous about the day when she would give birth to her first child.
  • He accompanied his wife to the hospital, where she would give birth to their twins.
  • They attended a prenatal class to prepare for the moment when they would give birth to their baby.
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What Is an Idiom?

An idiom is a commonly used expression whose meaning does not relate to the literal meaning of its words. In other words, if you were to translate "Give Birth" word for word, there is no guarantee the translation would help you to understand the meaning.

An idiom often includes a cultural or historical context that makes it difficult for non-native English speakers to understand. A phrase is classified as an idiom when a direct translation of the words does not reveal the meaning. Most idioms rely on shared knowledge or experiences known only to a specific community.

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