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Idiomatic ExpressionsBy Valen Grayle E. Tundagui
What are idioms?
an expression whose meaning is hidden.There are 2 meaning to it. One is literal
meaning and the second is figurative meaning.
Why are you not talking? Did the cat got your tongue?
Literal Figurative
He spends a lot of money. He is a money cow.
Literal Figurative
He is having a cold feet after seeing so many people.
Literal Figurative
This is a surprise so don't spill the beans.
Literal Figurative
The quiz is very easy.It's a piece of cake.
Literal Figurative
Why are you stuttering? Is your tongue tied?
Literal Figurative
Everybody is listening attentively. They are all ears.
Literal Figurative
You are talking too fast. Hold your tongue!
Literal Figurative