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The use of words to indicate something different from
the literal meaning is know as metaphors. |
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They are on the rocks. ( ruined ) |
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To spin a yarn. ( tell a story ) |
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To spur on. ( urge ) |
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To husband one's resources. ( take
great care of ) |
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To whet one's curiosity. ( sharpen ) |
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A windfall. ( unexpected gain ) |
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Fountain of knowledge. |
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Mine of information. |
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To duck someone. ( to plunge him in
water and bring him up quickly ) |
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To hound someone ( to hunt him, or
worry him continually ) |
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