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The use of words to indicate something different from
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A mere shadow of his former self. |
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He was eclipsed by his rival. |
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He is playing with edged tools. (
dangerous things ) |
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To pour oil on the trouble waters. (
to end quarrelling ) |
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To fan the flames. ( increase
excitement or emotion ) |
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This is a fishy business. (
dishonest, underhand ) |
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He was foxing. ( pretending ) |
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He was gassing away. ( talking
nonsense ) |
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He was hand in glove with the
robbers. ( closely connected with ) |
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They goaded him
on. ( urged ) |
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