An idiom is ________.
A) a phrase whose meaning cannot be derived from the meaning of the words
B) a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another
C) a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
D) a special word or expression used by a particular profession or group that is difficult for others to understand

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An idiom is a phrase whose meaning cannot be derived from the literal meaning of the words. Instead, it has a figurative or metaphorical meaning that is commonly used and understood within a language or culture.

An Idiom Is ________