Idioms Idioms are words, phrases, or expressions that cannot be taken literally. In other words, when used in everyday language, they have a meaning that is different from their literal meaning. Idiomatic expressions

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Achilles To call a spade a spade Greek mythology English idioms Idiom Tempest in a teapot		Idioms Idioms are words, phrases, or expressions that cannot be taken literally. In other words, when used in everyday language, they have a meaning that is different from their literal meaning. Idiomatic expressions Add to Reading List Source URL: www.det.nsw.edu.au Download Document from Source Website File Size: 48,29 KB Share Document on Facebook

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