Expression That Does Not Make Literal Sense Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 13, 2023

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	99%	5		Exact Match!
	noun • a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language • the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people • the style of a particular artist or school or movement • an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
	51%	14		Converting a non-literal expression into a literal expression
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	35%	10		Convert a non-literal statement into a literal statement
	verb • make literal

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The Guardian Quick27 Dec 2005	Down 2
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