As used in everyday language,________ mean more than the sum of their literal parts,so they cannot be taken literally.
A)noun clauses
B)prepositional phrases
C)idiomatic phrases
D)adverbial clauses
E)transitions

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Idiomatic phrases are commonly used expressions in which the meaning of the whole phrase cannot be inferred from the meanings of the individual words. They often have a figurative or metaphorical meaning and cannot be taken literally.

As Used in Everyday Language,________ Mean More Than the Sum