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Why Idioms Matter

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Rachel Boyce
Mar 17, 2025
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Imagine you're reading a book and someone says, "It's raining cats and dogs." You look outside, and… well, no cats or dogs are falling from the sky.

Confused?

You've just encountered an idiom!

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