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    This document lists over 200 common idiomatic expressions in English. Some examples include: - A broken reed - A storm in a teacup - A dark horse - A red letter day - In the teeth of - On the horns of a dilemma - Call a spade a spade - Add insult to injury - Blow one's own trumpet - Burn one's fingers The expressions cover a wide range of meanings and are organized alphabetically without definitions. They illustrate the figurative nature of idioms and how meanings can't be understood literally.

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    This document lists over 200 common idiomatic expressions in English. Some examples include: - A broken reed - A storm in a teacup - A dark horse - A red letter day - In the teeth of - On the horns of a dilemma - Call a spade a spade - Add insult to injury - Blow one's own trumpet - Burn one's fingers The expressions cover a wide range of meanings and are organized alphabetically without definitions. They illustrate the figurative nature of idioms and how meanings can't be understood literally.

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