Shows idiom of the day in the new tab.

Latest Version

Version
0.6
Update
November 29, 2021
Size
76.34KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.27273 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
TopSites
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Idioms and Phrases Extension

Consume an idiom, one in every 24 hours!

Why?

The idea hit me while I was reading The Martian by Andy Weir. Rich Purnell, a character in the book, is portrayed as an autistic person, having difficulty in understanding the meaning of the abstract concepts of the language. So here goes, a chrome extension that would help me and the likes of Rich Purnell become better at such play of words. Concept is to show one idiom per day, so that it gets hard-wired in our memory.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Idioms and Phrases", "description": "Shows idiom of the day in the new tab.", "version": "0.6", "incognito": "split", "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "new_tab_idiom.html" }, "content_scripts": [{ "js": ["jquery-3.2.1.min.js", "idiom.js"], "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"] }], "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "topSites", "chrome://favicon/" ], "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Idioms and Phrases extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Idioms and Phrases extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Idioms and Phrases extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Idioms and Phrases extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Idioms and Phrases extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Idioms and Phrases extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Idioms and Phrases Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Idioms and Phrases extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Idioms and Phrases extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Idioms and Phrases extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Idioms and Phrases extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Idioms and Phrases extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Idioms and Phrases extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Idioms and Phrases extension file

Select and download the Idioms and Phrases extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Idioms and Phrases extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Idioms and Phrases extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Idioms and Phrases extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Idioms and Phrases extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Hung Nguyen (ID: 000000a8d909aefe) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/08/2021 this extension is great, but can you add dark theme or let the users change background colors?

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Theodora Tran (ID: 000000fd217614ad) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/28/2021 love the extension. yet i wish that the developers could give us customize the background with various colors or pictures to describe the idioms

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Huyen Nguyen (ID: 000000128e076f30) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/28/2021 Love the extension. Yet, I wish that the developers could give us to customize the background color because white might be annoying to my eyes. Tks a lot.

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Imran Az (ID: 0000002a1b058ee1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/23/2021 Love it

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Didi Miller (ID: 00000047be2e9382) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/13/2020 This is cool! I want to have idioms come to mind quicker for relevant situations and this is helpful. Slick and subtle formatting. Cool extension :)