menu-iconExamlexExamLexServices

Discover

Ask a Question
  1. All Topics
  2. Topic
    Language
  3. Study Set
    Interpersonal Communication Study Set 2
  4. Exam
    Exam 2: Culture and Gender
  5. Question
    A Verbal Phrase Whose Meaning Is Purely Figurative, Such as "Shake
Solved

A Verbal Phrase Whose Meaning Is Purely Figurative, Such as "Shake

Question 49

Question 49

Multiple Choice

A verbal phrase whose meaning is purely figurative, such as "shake a leg" or "kick the bucket," is called what?


A) oxymoron
B) idiom
C) pun
D) idiosyncrasy

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Q39: Which concept of culture includes judgments about

Q40: Studies of affectionate communication have shown that<br>A)

Q41: Which of the following is true in

Q42: Which gender role combines aspects of masculinity

Q43: English is the most commonly spoken language

Q44: Which of the following would be considered

Q45: Assume that you've just met someone whose

Q46: On average, men express more opinions than

Q47: According to the textbook, which of the

Q48: Describe your own culture in terms of

Examlex

ExamLex

About UsContact UsPerks CenterHomeschoolingTest Prep

Work With Us

Campus RepresentativeInfluencers

Links

FaqPricingChrome Extension

Download The App

Get App StoreGet Google Play

Policies

Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines

Scan To Download

qr-code

Copyright © (2026) ExamLex LLC.

Privacy PolicyTerms Of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines