Which of the following describes the relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase?

Question

A. A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase
B. An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand
C. A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase
D. An idiomatic phrase presents no literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase

Answer 1

C. A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase