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a figure of speech

a figure of speech (une figure de style)

Idiom Literature

Signification

a phrase used in a non-literal way for effect or emphasis

une phrase utilisée de manière non littérale pour l'effet ou l'accentuation (une phrase utilisee de maniere non litterale pour l'effet ou l'accentuation)

Phrases d'exemple

"When he said he could eat a horse, it was just a figure of speech."

"quand il a dit qu'il pouvait manger un cheval, c'était juste une figure de style" (quand il a dit qu'il pouvait manger un cheval, c'etait juste **une figure de style**)

Expressions Connexes

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to act in an honest and open manner

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to clearly describe an inspiring future goal

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a problem or error in a program or system

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to perform or express emotions through actions

in the driver’s seat

to be in control or have an advantage