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What is a literal idiom?
There is no literal idiom -- an idiom is a phrase that seems to mean one thing but actually means something else. The word "literal" means to take the words exactly as they seem to be.An idiom is a phrase particular to a language that is accepted for its figurative meaning, as in "That amazing shot blew me away." Everyone understands that this person means he was amazed. A literal idiom would be the usually humorous thing that happens when you take the idiom for its word for word, not accepted, meaning. That would mean that somehow the amazing shot actually created the air mass necessary to blow this guy away.
Can you give an example of a sentence using the word look up?
'Look up' is a phrasal verb and can have a literal or a non literal meaning. Literal meaning - Look up at the clouds! Here look up means exactly that look up. non literal meaning - The teacher said look up the word in the dictionary. Here look up means find.
Is saying the opposite of what one means?
Yes, saying the opposite of what one means is known as sarcasm. It is a form of verbal irony where the intended meaning is different from the literal meaning of the words spoken.
What is the best definition of verbal irony?
When a word or phrase implies a meaning that's opposite its literal meaning. "Apex"
What is the literal meaning of over yonder?
the literal meaning of over yonder would be a place that is usually within sight of where you are standing
Like the leader of the camp he loved children what is literal meaning?
This phrase suggests that the leader of the camp has a strong affection for children. The word "literal" here means that the statement is understood exactly as it is written, without any figurative or metaphorical interpretation.
What is the literal meaning of mind was somewhere else?
The phrase "mind was somewhere else" means that a person was not fully present or focused on the task at hand. It suggests that their thoughts or attention were directed elsewhere.
Is the literal meaning of Renaissance rewarding?
No - it means rebirth or renewal.
You ascended to the pilot house you fine feather in literal meaning?
Literal meaning is in a fine plumage, the idiom means well dressed; of an excellent appearance
What is the literal meaning of Paraguay?
Paraguay literally means Parrot River.
What does Maiora Natus means?
The Literal Meaning is "Born For Greater Things"
What is the definition on literal language?
Literal language refers to words that do not deviate from their defined meaning. Literal language says what it means directly without any euphemisms.
What does ironic?
"Happening in the opposite to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement" Ironic means using words to mean the opposite of the literal meaning. Ironic means using words to mean the opposite of the literal meaning.
What rhymes with nation and means mean?
This may be one of these words:connotation/denotation - the contextual meaning/ the literal meaning
What is meaning of poda shavi and whats the literal meaning of shavi?
poda shavi means "Get Lost"...its in bad meaning...Shavi means fool,idiot like that..
What is the Literal meaning of Muslim?
It means "one who submits to god" or "peaceful worshipper"
What does ad maiora natus means?
The Literal Meaning is "Born For Greater Things"
