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An expression that has a meaning different from the of its individual words?

Idiom

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

Examples:

* "Kick the bucket" - This idiom means "to die," even though it doesn't literally involve kicking a bucket.

* "Spill the beans" - This idiom means "to reveal a secret," even though it doesn't literally involve beans.

* "Break a leg" - This idiom is used to wish someone good luck, despite its seemingly negative literal meaning.

These are just a few examples of idioms. They are common in everyday language and can be confusing for non-native speakers.

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