Question

2 multiple choice 3 points an idiom is a phrase that is meant to be taken literally. a type of mathematical equation. a phrase that is common in a language or culture that means something different from how it literally sounds. a story based on a single event in a person’s life.

Explanation:

• The first option is incorrect because idioms are not meant to be taken literally.
• The second option is incorrect as idioms have nothing to do with mathematical equations.
• The third option correctly defines an idiom: it's a phrase common in a language/culture with a non - literal meaning.
• The fourth option is incorrect as idioms are not personal stories.

Answer:

C. a phrase that is common in a language or culture that means something different from how it literally sounds.