Figurative Language Idioms

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes similes, metaphors, idioms, and more.

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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 'out of the blue' mean?

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It means something happened unexpectedly or without warning.

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What does 'under the weather' mean?

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It means feeling ill or unwell.

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What does 'to draw a blank' mean?

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It means to be unable to remember or think of something.

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What is a 'tough cookie'?

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A tough cookie is a person who is strong and resilient, both physically and emotionally.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What does 'break the ice' mean?

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It means to initiate conversation in a social setting, making people feel more comfortable.

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What does 'spill the beans' mean?

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It means to reveal a secret or disclose information.