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What is the word for taking a phrase literally For example catfish is literally a cat and fish combined?
The word for taking things literally is just that, taking things literally. This can be a problem for small children or for people who have trouble detecting sarcasm or humor.
What is a word that means Not meant to be taken seriously?
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Where does the word nutty come from?
An idiom is a phrase that cannot be defined literally. Nut is a word, not an idiom. It is a Germanic word.
How do you spell better spell it out?
The phrase is "better spell it out" (meaning the word meant is unclear).
Origin of the word nom de plume?
First of all, it's not a word, it's a phrase. It's French, meaning literally 'pen name'. As an English idiom the meaning is 'pen name'. Also, it's not "real" French either; rather, it was an "evolution" from the French phrase "nom de guerre", which meant "war name". Why the need to bastardize a perfectly good term instead of using a word already perfect for the task ("pseudonym") is well beyond me.
What is a word or phrase that is not meant to be taken literally but figuratively?
An idiom is a word or phrase that is not meant to be taken literally but figuratively. Examples include "kick the bucket" or "raining cats and dogs."
A word or phrase that is not meant to be taken literally but figuratively is called a ____ of speech.?
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What does metaphorn mean?
There seems to be a typo in your question. If you meant "metaphor," it is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance.
What is a idiom.?
An idiom is the same in any language. It's a phrase that can't be taken literally. If you are asking for the Hebrew word for "idiom" it's neev (× ×™×‘).
Is the word urgent a hyperbole?
No. A hyperbole is a deliberate exaggeration, not meant to be taken literally. eg There are hundreds of flies in the kitchen. I'd give my whole fortune for a bowl of potato soup.
What word goes with figurative laugauge that should not be taken literally?
Metaphorical.
What is the word for taking a phrase literally For example catfish is literally a cat and fish combined?
The word for taking things literally is just that, taking things literally. This can be a problem for small children or for people who have trouble detecting sarcasm or humor.
What is meant by the phrase trans ocean?
The phrase trans ocean is meant to mean across the ocean. Trans ocean is meant to be the same as transocean, which is not a word but a shorter version of transoceanic, to which it is meant to have a similar meaning.
What is a word that means Not meant to be taken seriously?
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What does proverb mean in Hebrew?
An idiom is the same in any language. It's a phrase that can't be taken literally. If you are asking for the Hebrew word for "idiom" it's neev (× ×™×‘).
What is the meaning for the word hyporbole?
Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves deliberate exaggeration or overstatement for emphasis or effect. It is not meant to be taken literally but is used to create a dramatic or humorous effect in writing or speech.
What does as clear as mud mean literally?
The phrase "as clear as mud" is a figurative expression that means something is confusing, unclear, or not easily understandable. It is meant to highlight the lack of clarity in a situation or explanation, likening it to trying to see through murky water.
