The Phrase "Kicked the Bucket" Is an Example of A(n)

question 50

Multiple Choice

The phrase "kicked the bucket" is an example of a(n) ______.

• A) colloquialism
• B) portmanteau
• C) idiom
• D) connotation

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Definitions:

Flexible Policy

A strategy or approach that is adaptable and able to change in response to external conditions or new information.

Short-Term Bank Loans

Borrowings from banks that are scheduled to be repaid within a year.

Reserve Inventory Storage Costs

Expenses associated with storing unsold merchandise or materials that a business holds in reserve beyond its immediate operational needs.

Shortage Cost

Costs incurred when demand exceeds supply, including opportunity costs of unmet sales and customer dissatisfaction.