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The phrase "nickel and dimed" is an example of

A irony
B. euphemism
C. metaphor
D. hyperbole
E. idiom
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
E

User Thanhnd
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Answer:

E

Step-by-step explanation:

User Quantumtremor
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Answer:

its an idiom

Step-by-step explanation:

i looked up the meaning, and it is

  1. If you describe something as nickel and dime, you mean that it is not important or serious, or involves only small amounts of money.
  2. If someone nickels and dimes someone or something, they harm them by continually taking small amounts of money away from them, or by continually making small changes or requests

weird, i know

but an idiom is:

An idiom is a phrase or expression that typically presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase

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