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The use of words to indicate something different from
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He is an ass.
( stupid ) |
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He apes
( imitates ) his betters. |
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Don't monkey about with it.
( play tricks ) |
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I was thunder struck. |
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My hopes were blasted. |
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He was the apple of his eye.
( his darling ) |
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He is prodigal in expenditure. |
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To dog his foot-steps.
( follow like a dog ) |
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He is fishing for compliments. |
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He is a regular wet blanket.
( a depressing influence ) |
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