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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
Key Examples in To Kill a Mockingbird
Chapter 4
Explanation and Analysis—Pig's Ear:
In Chapter 4, Jem and Dill squabble over whether or not Dill is lying about the things he’s done. Jem does not believe Dill’s tall tales, choosing to express this sentiment through idiom:
“I helped the engineer for a while,” said Dill, yawning.
“In a pig’s ear you did, Dill. Hush,” said Jem. “What’ll we play today?”
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