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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative and sometimes literal meaning.

An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative

and sometimes literal meaning.
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To have a cast iron stomach – have a very strong

To have a cast iron stomach – have a very strong stomach

(eat or drink anything you like without any problem)
I think I would be sick if I ate all that food, but Joe seems to have a cast iron stomach.

When pigs fly — after the rain on Thursday, when the cancer whistles.
Yea, right! This girl will ask you on a date when pigs fly!

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To have Van Gogh’s ear for music – have no hearing

To have Van Gogh’s ear for music – have no hearing
Kelly really

shouldn’t play the piano — she has Van Gogh’s ear for music.

Use your loaf – use your knowledge
Come on, John, use your loaf! I know you can solve this problem!

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Put a sock in it – shut up! Jane was yelling

Put a sock in it – shut up!
Jane was yelling while I

was studying so I told her to put a sock in it.

To cost an arm and a leg — very expensive
The laptop cost me an arm and a leg but I just couldn’t help myself.

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All talk and no trousers — a person who does everything

All talk and no trousers — a person who does everything only

in words.
Bob is all talk and no trousers. I’ve got no respect for that man.

Curiosity killed the cat — curious Barbara in the market nose tore
Tell me please! — No. Curiosity killed the cat, you know?