Which sentence contains an idiom?
a.It's not surprising that such treatment causes annoyance.
b.It's doubtful if this kind of treatment will be accepted.
c.It's hard to take this kind of treatment lying down.
d.It's quite natural to resent such treatment.

Question

Which sentence contains an idiom?
a.It's not surprising that such treatment causes annoyance.
b.It's doubtful if this kind of treatment will be accepted.
c.It's hard to take this kind of treatment lying down.
d.It's quite natural to resent such treatment.

vera_ewing · Answer

An idiom is a phrase or a fixed expression that has a figurative, or sometimes literal, meaning. An idiom's figurative meaning is different from the literal meaning.

anonymous · Answer

so which one is it?

vera_ewing · Answer

Well, based on the definition of and idiom, what do you think?

anonymous · Answer

b?

vera_ewing · Answer

What's the idiom in B?

anonymous · Answer

idk.. thats why im asking you and i gave you a medal so you can explain me

vera_ewing · Answer

Well, there is no idiom in B. Like I said, an idiom is a phrase or a fixed expression that has a figurative, or sometimes literal, meaning. An idiom's figurative meaning is different from the literal meaning.

anonymous · Answer

well i still dont know the answer

vera_ewing · Answer

Hmm okay. Here are some examples. 

Idioms that refer to your actions would be:

Rub someone the wrong way - meaning to annoy or bother
Jump the gun - would mean to be doing something early
Pay the piper - means you need to face the consequences of your actions

anonymous · Answer

okay. is it c? maybe

vera_ewing · Answer

Yes! Good job! It's hard to take this kind of treatment lying down. "Lying down" is the idiom.

anonymous · Answer

thank you!

vera_ewing · Answer

You're welcome. :)