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The use of words to indicate something different from
the literal meaning is know as metaphors. |
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He was constantly harping on this
subject. ( talking endlessly ) |
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It harrowed my feelings. ( wounded ) |
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He blows his own trumpet . ( praises
himself ) |
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To put the lid on. ( put and end to
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A knotty problem. ( difficult to
solve ) |
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It is all plain sailing. ( easy ) |
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He is a leper. ( an outcast ) |
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A nosy fellow. ( prying, inquisitive
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Palm it off on him. ( give it to him
by a trick ) |
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Put some pepper into it. ( energy,
force ) |
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