Literal and Non-Literal Language

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What is literal language?

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Language that means exactly what it says.

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What is non-literal language?

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Language that means something different from the literal meaning.

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What does 'It's a piece of cake' mean?

Back

Something is easy.

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What does 'She was pulling my leg' mean?

Back

She was joking with me.

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What does 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

Back

Give away the secret.

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What does 'cool as a cucumber' mean?

Back

Extremely calm.

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What is a 'couch potato'?

Back

A person who likes to sit and watch TV on the couch.

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What does 'break the ice' mean?

Back

To start a conversation in a social setting.

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What does 'hit the nail on the head' mean?

Back

To be exactly right about something.

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What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

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To make a mistake in something you are trying to do.