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Can anyone answer this an idiom to say that something is very expensive it costs?
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The full idiom is "Free things can be very expensive". An idiom is a turn of phrase that seems to mean nothing, but requires thought to unravel. The reason free things can be expensive, is that they're generally free because they're not very useful.
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Is making hay while the sun shines an idiom?
No, an idiom is a phrase that makes no sense unless you know the definition. This makes perfect sense, so it's not an idiom. It is a proverb teaching you to do things when the time is right and not wait.
What does the phrase a good chunk of change mean?
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What does the idiom burning a hole in her pocket mean?
This means that she can't wait to spend the money she has.
Where did the idiom an arm for a leg originate from?
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What is the meaning of the idiom 'costs an arm and a leg'?
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An expression that has a meaning different from the meaning of its individual words?
An idiom is an expression that has a meaning different from what it literally says. For example, one can say that something expensive costs an arm and a leg, although clearly the point made is different from what the individual words mean.
What is the idiom of to keep a matter secret?
That's not an idiom. Keeping a matter secret means not letting anyone know about it.
Is black and white an idiom?
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Is did she hit the ceiling when I said that an idiom?
Does it make sense if you translate it literally? If it does, it's not an idiom. Have you ever seen anyone actually hit a ceiling? No, so this must be an idiom.
What does the idiom it's anyone's call mean?
anybody's guess
What does the idiom you can bank on it mean?
You can guarantee something.
What is the meaning of the idiom Sweep something under the rug?
to ignore something
When a idiom compare to something what does that means?
When an idiom is used to compare something, it means that the idiom is being used metaphorically to illustrate a point or convey a particular meaning. The comparison helps to create a vivid image or analogy that enhances the understanding of the intended message.
What does the idiom 'a cup of tea' mean?
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What does the idiom spice of life mean?
The idiom, "spice of life", means that you can do something to make your life more exciting. Do something that's daring, challenging, fun; something that's worth living for.
