Idioms

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An ______________ is a group of words that are used as a common expression whose meaning cannot be decided from the literal words.

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idiom

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a dime a dozen

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something that is common; it is not unique

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the last straw

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the last difficulty or problem that makes an entire situation unbearable

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you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink

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you can't force someone to do something, even when you've shown them the right choice

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you are in hot water

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you are in trouble because of something you have done

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piece of cake

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something that is very easy

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when pigs fly

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that is impossible

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dead to the world

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sleeping soundly

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cool as a cucumber

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to be very calm under stress

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read between the lines

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to find the hidden meaning

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