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An idiom is a fixed expression with a figurative meaning that differs from the literal meaning of its ______ words.
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Here’s a structured breakdown of **idioms** and **phrasal verbs**, along with their classifications, descriptions, and examples: --- ### **1. Idioms** **Definition:** An idiom is a fixed expression with a figurative meaning that differs from the literal meaning of its individual words. Idioms are culturally specific and often don’t translate word-for-word. #### **Examples & Meanings:** - **A toast to me** → Celebrating oneself. - **Bite the dust** → To fail or die. - **Under the weather** → Feeling ill. - **Grain of salt** → To not take something literally/seriously. - **Hit the nail on the head** → To be exactly right. - **Spill the beans** → Reveal a secret. - **Throw someone under the bus** → Betray someone for personal gain. - **A piece of cake** → Something very easy. - **Let the cat out of the bag** → Accidentally reveal a secret. #### **Classifications:** - **Metaphorical:** *A dark horse* (someone with hidden talents). - **Proverbial:** *Let sleeping dogs lie* (avoid stirring up old issues). - **Hyperbolic:** *I had kittens* (extreme surprise/fear). --- ### **2. Phrasal Verbs** **Definition:** A combination of a verb + preposition/adv...
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