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Is goggle-eyed an example of figurative language?

"Goggle-eyed" is an example of idiom, a type of figurative language.

Here's why:

* Literal meaning: "Goggle-eyed" doesn't literally mean someone has goggles on their eyes.

* Figurative meaning: It describes someone with wide, bulging eyes, usually due to surprise, fear, or excitement.

While not a metaphor or simile, "goggle-eyed" is still figurative language because it uses a non-literal phrase to create a vivid image in the reader's mind.

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