Idioms and phrases

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When was the 2023 G20 New Delhi summit held?

9-10 September 2023

Which country was originally scheduled to host the G20 summit in 2021?

Italy

Who did Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi request to host the G20 summit in 2021?

Italy

Who was the President of Indonesia during the G20 New Delhi Summit?

<p>Joko Widodo</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did India exchange its presidency of the G20 with Indonesia?

<p>'To allow Indonesia to chair the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2023</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of an idiom?

<p>It has a figurative, non-literal meaning that differs from its composite words' denotations</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an idiom differ from a metaphor?

<p>An idiom evokes an image through implicit comparisons</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for an idiom to evoke the desired effect in the listener?

<p>A precise replication of the phrase</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does hyperbole differ from an idiom?

<p>Hyperbole always exaggerates beyond truthfulness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should idioms not be confused with other figures of speech such as metaphors?

<p>Metaphors evoke images through explicit comparisons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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