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it taking something totally different and compares it to something
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The phrase "as easy as pie" means that whatever being described is very simple to do. The saying originated in the previous century when nearly all American homemakers baked pies almost every day, so that the chore was so familiar it could be done without effort.
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What is the meaning of the idiom by accident?
By accident is not an idiom. It translates literally and conveys the same meaning. It means "not intentionally", "not planned", "as a result of happenstance".
What is the correct idiom for in the same ship?
This is NOT an idiom -- when you hear AS __ AS __ you have A Simile. The correct simile would be "we're all in the same boat," meaning "we have the same circumstances for everyone."
Is an idiom the same as a riddle?
No, a riddle is a word puzzle. An idiom is a phrase whose meaning cannot be discovered by context.
What is meaning for apple in Tamil?
Tamil same apple
Is an idiom a synonym?
No, a synonym is a word that means the same as another word. An idiom is a phrase that does not have a literal meaning. Ex, mountains out of mole hills.
What is the meaning of the idiom you pay him back in his own coins?
That is when somebody does something to you and you do the same back to him or her.
Can a idiom be a oxymoron?
No, an idiom is not the same as an oxymoron. An idiom is a phrase that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, while an oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, like "jumbo shrimp" or "deafening silence."
Which idiom has the same meaning as 'a walk in the park'?
"A piece of cake" "A cakewalk" "No problem" "Easily done" "A pleasure"
What is the meaning of the idiom 'All cats look the same in the dark?
all people seem sexy but under the sheets they can be all the same if the passion is there
Is chewing gum the same as chewing an apple?
no because when you are chewing gum it is soft and easy but when you chew an apple is hard to eat.
What is the difference between idiom and idiomatic expression?
An idiom is a phrase that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, while an idiomatic expression is a specific phrase or sentence structure that is characteristic of a particular language or dialect. Idioms are a type of idiomatic expression, but not all idiomatic expressions are idioms.
Can i change idiom with my own words?
Yes, you can change an idiom with your own words, but it may lose its original meaning or impact. Idioms are commonly used phrases in a particular language that have a figurative meaning. Modifying them may result in confusion or a loss of the intended message.
