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

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

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Definitions:

Product-Oriented Layout

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External Failure Costs

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Lead Time

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Value-Added Ratio

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