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Poetry in Motion

What Does "Poetry in Motion" Mean?

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"Poetry in motion" is an English idiom. It describes a person or thing that moves gracefully, smoothly, or harmoniously, as if it were a work of art or poetry.

Examples in Sentences

Here are three examples of the idiom "poetry in motion" used in a sentence:
  • Watching the ballet dancers perform on stage is like witnessing poetry in motion.
  • As she glided across the ice, her figure skating routine was pure poetry in motion.
  • The synchronized swimmers' routine was a beautiful display of poetry in motion.
meaning for poetry in motion

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 "Poetry in Motion" 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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