Hyperbole and 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. For example, 'kick the bucket' means to die.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse' is hyperbole.

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Give an example of an idiom.

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'Break a leg' is an idiom used to wish someone good luck.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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'I've told you a million times' is hyperbole, as it exaggerates the number of times something has been said.

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What does 'on top of the world' mean?

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It is an idiom that means feeling very happy or successful.

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What does 'sick as a dog' mean?

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It is an idiom that means feeling very ill.

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What does 'hang in there' mean?

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It is an idiom that means to keep going and not give up.

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What does 'on the ball' mean?

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It is an idiom that means being alert and efficient.

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How can you identify an idiom?

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An idiom often cannot be understood by looking at the individual words; its meaning is figurative.

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How can you identify hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is often obvious because it is an extreme exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally.