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Definition of Idiom
An idiom is a phrase that conveys a figurative meaning that is difficult or impossible to understand based solely on a literal interpretation of the words in the phrase. For... read full definition
An idiom is a phrase that conveys a figurative meaning that is difficult or impossible to understand based solely on a literal interpretation of the... read full definition
An idiom is a phrase that conveys a figurative meaning that is difficult or impossible to understand based solely on... read full definition
Chapter 14
Explanation and Analysis—Imaginary Friend:
On a rainy day, Gretel bullies Bruno into telling her about Shmuel; Bruno lies and says Shmuel is an “imaginary friend.” Here, the author uses idiom and verbal irony to show Gretel’s dismissive attitude toward her brother’s playmate:
'He sounds like a barrel of laughs,' said Gretel. 'I wish he was my imaginary friend.'
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