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Is there a idiom list that has literally meaning?

You're asking for a list of idioms that have a literal meaning. This is tricky, because by definition, idioms have a figurative meaning, a meaning that is different from the literal meanings of the words that make up the idiom.

However, there are phrases that sound like idioms but actually have a very straightforward meaning. These are not *true idioms* but can be easily confused with them:

* "To take the bull by the horns." While it sounds like a metaphor, this phrase literally refers to grappling with a bull.

* "To go the extra mile." This is a literal expression that simply means to put in more effort than is required.

* "To see eye to eye." This phrase literally describes people looking at each other directly.

It's important to distinguish between idioms and these literal phrases. If you're looking for a list of *true idioms* with their literal meanings, you won't find one, because that's not how idioms work.

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