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Hyperbole
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 10: The Voyage of Nutbeem
Explanation and Analysis—Donkey's Years:
In Chapter 10, Nutbeem uses an idiom when explaining the falling out between Jack and Dennis Buggit to Quoyle:
"Then he said, 'If you ever set foot in a boat again I'll drown you myself.' Of course, soon as the casts were off his arms, Dennis went out squid jigging with his wife. And Jack shook his fist at him and they don't speak."
"How long ago?" asked Quoyle, sending the foam in his glass around in a circle until a vortex formed.
"Oh donkey's years. Long ago. Before I came here."
