Common expressions and figures of speech attract more than their fair share of errors. It’s in their nature. We use terms like “a refined palate” and “sleight of hand” because they come so readily to ...

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No matter if you're in school or well past your days in English class, figures of speech are used every day in our lives. From songs and television shows to conversations and advertisements, we often ...