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An idiom is a phrase or expression that typically presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase; but some phrases become figurative idioms while retaining the literal meaning of the phrase. An idiom is an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its words. Examples: 1. Add fuel to the fire – To add more to an existing problem 2. As easy as ABC – Something is very easy 3. Cool as a cucumber – To be very calm under stress 4. In hot water – Be in trouble 5. In the same boat – Be in the same situation 6. Piece of cake – Something very easy 7. Read between the lines – Find the hidden meaning 8. See eye to eye – Agree 9. Slipped my mind – I forgot 10.Speak your mind – Say what you really feel 11. Fish out of water - Being somewhere you don’t belong 12.Let the cat out of the bag - Tell a secret 13.Busy as a bee – To be very active and working hard at something 14.Give it a shot – To try to do something 15.Have mixed feelings –Q.1Be unsure of how you feel Now use these idioms in your own sentences for better understanding… 1. There's a fight between Amal and Sourav, and Amal’s friends were adding fuel to fire by provoking Amal against Sourav. One has been done….






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An idiom is a phrase or expression that typically presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase; but some phrases become figurative idioms while retaining the literal meaning of the phrase. Categorized as formulaic language, an idiom's figurative meaning is different from the literal meaning.