How are idioms different from literal expressions?

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How are idioms different from literal expressions?

Idioms are different from literal expressions because they have a figurative or metaphorical meaning that is not immediately obvious from the individual words used. Literal expressions, on the other hand, have a straightforward and direct meaning that can be understood by interpreting the words in their usual sense.