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Give an example of an idiom that includes a simile or metaphor.
Give an example of an idiom that includes a simile or metaphor.
happy as a clam
What literary devices are idioms related to?
What literary devices are idioms related to?
metonymy and synecdoche
Why are clams compared to people in the idiom 'happy as a clam'?
Why are clams compared to people in the idiom 'happy as a clam'?
because when clams open, they appear to be smiling
Are idioms a varied group of phrases?
Are idioms a varied group of phrases?
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Can idioms be connected to almost any other literary device?
Can idioms be connected to almost any other literary device?
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Do idioms typically use similes or metaphors?
Do idioms typically use similes or metaphors?
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What does the idiom 'all hands on deck' mean?
What does the idiom 'all hands on deck' mean?
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What is the function of similes and metaphors in idioms?
What is the function of similes and metaphors in idioms?
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Are idioms used in everyday language?
Are idioms used in everyday language?
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Can you give an example of another idiom?
Can you give an example of another idiom?
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