English Idioms
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Concern with
Meaning
The idiom "concern with" is used to describe a person or thing that is important to someone, or something that affects them. It can also refer to an interest or attention paid to a particular topic or issue.
Usage
- She has a great concern with the environment and often volunteers at local parks to help clean up trash.
- He is concerned with his reputation and makes sure to dress professionally for all meetings.
- The company is concerned with increasing profits and may consider layoffs in order to cut costs.
- She has a lot of concerns about her health after being diagnosed with a chronic condition.
- The community is concerned with the safety of their neighborhood and has formed a watch group to keep an eye on suspicious activity.
Roots and History
The idiom "concern with" has its roots in the Old English word "cennan," which means to know or be aware of something. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include a sense of interest or attention paid to a particular topic or issue. The modern usage of the phrase as an idiom can be traced back to the 19th century and has since become a common expression used in everyday language.
Synonyms in English
- Attention to
- Interest in
- Concern for
- Care about
- Pay attention to
Synonyms in other languages
- En concern pour (French) - This phrase translates to "a concern for" and is used in a similar way to the English idiom.
- Preocupación por (Spanish) - This phrase also translates to "a concern for" and is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries.
- Enzoieni si (Italian) - This phrase translates to "be concerned about" and is a common expression used in Italian.
- Беззаботна о пределы (Russian) - This phrase translates to "without concern for the limits" and is used to describe someone who does not care about anything beyond their immediate needs or interests.
- Övningar med vård om (Swedish) - This phrase translates to "exercises with concern for" and is commonly used in Swedish to describe activities that are intended to improve one's physical and mental health.