Literal vs. Nonliteral

The baby drove his cars up the wall.

• Literal

• Non-literal

The streets began to flood because it was raining cats and dogs.

• Literal

• Non-literal

"I'll be rich when pigs fly!" said the man.

• Literal

• Non-literal

His friend told him to zip his lips about the big surprise.

• Literal

• Non-literal

Ever since they got into a disagreement, it felt like they were walking on eggshells.

• LIteral

• Non-literal

The prank involved opening up a real can of worms.

• Literal

• Non-literal

I've been on top of the world since I started exercising.

• Literal

• Non-literal

They rode down the river in the same boat.

• Literal

• Non-literal

I'm so tired it must be time to catch some z's.

• Literal

• Non-literal

As she sat in the sand pile, a bunch of ants got in her pants.

• Literal

• Non-literal