However, some idioms do use nouns as a key component, contributing to the overall figurative meaning. For example:
* "Kick the bucket" - This idiom means "to die," but the literal meaning of "bucket" isn't relevant to the figurative meaning.
* "A piece of cake" - This idiom means "something easy," but the literal meaning of "piece of cake" has no relation to the figurative meaning.
* "A shot in the dark" - This idiom means "a guess made without any information," but the literal meaning of "shot in the dark" doesn't correspond to the figurative meaning.
Here's how idioms with nouns work:
1. Figurative meaning: The idiom has a meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the words.
2. Noun as a key component: The noun plays a crucial role in creating the figurative meaning.
3. Metaphorical or symbolic meaning: The noun often represents a concept or idea beyond its literal meaning.
Therefore, while "idiomatic nouns" isn't a formal term, it's helpful to think about how nouns contribute to the figurative meanings of idioms.
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