IDIOM

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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 the idiom 'apples and oranges' mean?

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It means that two things are so different from each other that they cannot be compared.

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What does the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' mean?

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It means that it is raining very heavily.

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What does the idiom 'bending over backwards' mean?

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It means to make a great effort to accommodate or please someone.

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What does the idiom 'got the short end of the stick' mean?

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It means to receive the less favorable or less advantageous outcome in a situation.

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What does the idiom 'until the cows come home' mean?

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It means to do something for a very long time.

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Can idioms be understood by their individual words?

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No, idioms cannot be understood by the individual meanings of their words; they have a unique meaning.

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Why are idioms important in language?

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Idioms enrich language, add color to speech, and convey complex ideas succinctly.

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Give an example of an idiom that means 'to be very happy'.

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'On cloud nine' is an idiom that means to be very happy.

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What does the idiom 'kick the bucket' mean?

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It is a euphemism for dying.