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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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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 it mean to 'get the ball rolling'?

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It means to start something.

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What does the idiom 'give someone the cold shoulder' mean?

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It means to ignore someone.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Is 'Harold ate a huge sandwich for lunch' an example of hyperbole?

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No, it is a literal statement.

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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'We had to wait forever' is an example of hyperbole.

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What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

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It means to initiate conversation in a social setting.

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What does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean?

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It means something is very easy to do.

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What does the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' mean?

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It means to be exactly right about something.