NameSection8.3 Literal/Nonliteral Use
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26.A speaker could utter each of the following sentences with the intention of
communicating either literally or nonliterally. For at least five of them, state at
least two meanings (at least one of which should be literal and at least one of
which should be nonliteral) that a speaker could have in mind in using the
sentence.
For example: They are on the way out. (1) They refers to some people who are
leaving the room. (2) They refers to some shoes that were fashionable last fall but
going out of style.He is on the edge.
We're in the same boat.
I have my hands full.
He didn't get to first base.
She broke his heart.
That will keep them on their toes.
She's losing her grip.
He flew off the handle.
She blew off steam.
Barbara got under her skin.
Sue is tied up.
He refused to lay his cards on the table.
She bit Mary's head OK
She gives it to him straight.
They beat their brains out.
That rings a bell.
I got the picture.
He'll change his tune.
That is right up my alley.
He is on the ball.
She is standing on her own two feet.
He always takes it with a grain of salt.
My father is a wet blanket.
He will sink or swim.
You took the words right out of my mouth.
That movie was a real turkey!