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Idioms

Idioms. Idioms. An expression whose meaning is completely different from what you are trying to say Figurative Meaning = an additional layer of understanding known only to those who are familiar with the idiom. Idioms. Three common features

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Idioms

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  1. Idioms

  2. Idioms An expression whose meaning is completely different from what you are trying to say Figurative Meaning = an additional layer of understanding known only to those who are familiar with the idiom

  3. Idioms Three common features - the meaning is completely unrelated to the actual meaning - can’t substitute words in the expression - can’t modify an idiom with adjectives and other words

  4. Sample Idioms What does it mean? A blessing in disguise Beat around the bush Break a leg Don’t let the cat out of the bag Drive someone up the wall Hit the books No dice Shake a leg Sitting Shotgun Tie the knot

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