1 Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). 2  HSV causes genital herpes by entering the skin or mucous membranes through microscopic breaks in the skin and mucous membranes. 3  Genital herpes is transmitted by any type of sexual contact with the genital area. When symptoms are present, they may include. 2  painful blisters and/or ulcers in the genital area, 3  itching, and. 4  burning or tingling sensations in the skin. 5  Some individuals may develop symptoms of. 6  fever, 7  body aches and. 8  swollen lymph nodes. 9  Symptoms come and go over the person's lifetime.
An idiom is a set expression of two or more words that means something other than the literal meanings of its individual words. Adjective: idiomatic. Idioms are the idiosyncrasies of a language, says Christine Ammer. Often defying the rules of logic, they pose great difficulties for non-native speakers (The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms, 2013). For an explanation of the idiom principle, see Examples and Observations below.
An idiom's figurative meaning is separate from the literal meaning or definition of the words of which it is made. Idioms are numerous and they occur frequently in all languages. There are estimated to be at least 25,000 idiomatic expressions in the English language.n idiom's figurative meaning is separate from the literal meaning or definition of the words of which it is made. Idioms are numerous and they occur frequently in all languages. There are estimated to be at least 25,000 idiomatic expressions in the English language.