The literal meaning of a word is its dictionary definition. An idiom is an expression that means something other than its literal meaning.

Question

Choose the following answer that demonstrates an idiom.

(1 point)
Responses

The boy said, "I am feeling ill and cannot go to school today."
The boy said, "I am feeling ill and cannot go to school today."

The man reeled at the price; it was going to cost an arm and a leg to get his tire fixed.
The man reeled at the price; it was going to cost an arm and a leg to get his tire fixed.

The bus was as loud as a freight train coming down the street.

Answer 1

The response that demonstrates an idiom is:

"The man reeled at the price; it was going to cost an arm and a leg to get his tire fixed."

In this sentence, "cost an arm and a leg" is an idiom that means something is very expensive, rather than its literal meaning of actually losing limbs.