Non Literal Expression Crossword Clue

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Updated: June 23, 2024

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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
	44%	14		Converting a non-literal expression into a literal expression
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	41%	10		Convert a non-literal statement into a literal statement
	verb • make literal

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Source	#Number	Answer
Telegraph Quick24 Jun 2024	Across 26
The Guardian Speedy28 Jan 2024	Across 1
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