What is an idiom?
Idioms

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.
2.
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Give an example of an idiom that means something is easy.
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"It's a piece of cake."
3.
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What does the idiom 'knows it by heart' mean?
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It means to memorize something perfectly.
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What does the idiom 'put your foot in your mouth' mean?
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It means to say something embarrassing or inappropriate.
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What does the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' mean?
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It means it's raining very heavily.
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What does the idiom 'tough cookie' refer to?
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It refers to someone who is strong and resilient.
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What is the literal meaning of 'it's a piece of cake'?
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It literally means a slice of cake, but figuratively it means something is easy.
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