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What is a phrase which has special meaning different from the words themselves?

You're looking for an idiom.

An idiom is a phrase that has a figurative meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the individual words.

For example:

* "Kick the bucket" doesn't literally mean to kick a bucket, it means to die.

* "Break a leg" doesn't mean to actually break your leg, it means good luck.

These are just a few examples, but there are countless idioms in every language. They often add color and depth to our language and can be quite fun to learn!

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