When Jim's brother told him to "Take a hike!" in response to an annoying behaviour,Jim began to lace up his hiking boots.This illustrates Jim's difficulties interpreting
A)idioms.
B)nonverbal cues.
C)metaphors.
D)hidden curriculum.

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The phrase "take a hike" is an idiom, which is a type of figurative language that cannot be interpreted literally. Jim's literal interpretation of the phrase as an instruction to go hiking illustrates his difficulty interpreting idioms.

When Jim's Brother Told Him to "Take a Hike!" in Response