Question

The best definition of an idiom is ___________________.

A. a word or phrase that describes a noun
B. a word or phrase describing a verb
C. a phrase containing figurative language in which the word expresses a different idea from its exact meaning
D. a phrase that compares two unlike objects or ideas

Answer 1

An idiom is (C) a phrase containing figurative language in which the word expresses a different idea from its exact meaning.

Answer 2

[] Answer []

A phrase containing figurative language in which the word expresses a different idea from its exact meaning

[] Explanation \ Reasoning []

Idiom Example: "Break A Leg"

This is an idiom because it is figurative language that doesn't exactly mean what it says. The person saying "Break a leg" just means do really good that you'll "break a leg". In reality, we don't actually want you to break a leg. We just mean it figuratively.

<> Eclipsed <>