Literal and Figurative Meaning

Decide if the meaning of the bold phrase is literal or figurative:

Listeners like to stay ahead of the curve on topics that can help them in their relationships at home and at work.

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Decide if the meaning of the bold phrase is literal or figurative:

The car was going too fast ahead of the curve.

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Decide if the meaning of the bold phrase is literal or figurative:

The pilot brought the plane up to speed as soon as she reached the correct altitude.

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Decide if the meaning of the bold phrase is literal or figurative:

Our manager brought us up to speed on the new rules.

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Decide if the meaning of the bold phrase is literal or figurative:

The explorers were in uncharted territory, and didn't expect to find the village.

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Decide if the meaning of the bold phrase is literal or figurative:

In the early 1990s, the Internet was basically uncharted territory, and no one knew exactly how it worked.

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Decide if the meaning of the bold phrase is literal or figurative:

My best friend is cut from a different cloth than I am. She's outgoing, and I'm shy.

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Decide if the meaning of the bold phrase is literal or figurative:

His pants were cut from a different cloth than his jacket.

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Decide if the meaning of the bold phrase is literal or figurative:

The dominant wolf ran ahead of the pack.

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Decide if the meaning of the bold phrase is literal or figurative:

Creative people are often ahead of the pack.

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