Identify the figurative language:

In times like this, less is more.

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A marriage counselor filed for divorce.

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Oh, he's so beautiful--such a beautiful disaster

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A pilot with a fear of heights

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"I know one thing; that I know nothing."

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We traveled out east to avoid the Michigan cold and drove right into a surprise snow storm out east.

Identify the figurative language:

If you want peace, you must prepare for war.

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The best advice I have for you is: don’t listen to advice.

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I love watching the 'Walking Dead'.

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Parting is such sweet sorrow.

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She stood in the empty room. 

What does the following paradox most likely mean?

"I close my eyes so that I can see."

Identify the figurative language:

No one has any idea that he lived in such comfortable misery.

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A man looked out of the window to see the storm intensify. He turned to his friend and said “Wonderful weather we’re having!”

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She ordered the jumbo shrimp.

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A post on Facebook complaining how useless Facebook is.

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A man who needs medical assistance is run over by the ambulance.

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A sister walks into her brother's messy apartment and says, "I see you're still the king of clean!"

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A woman chips her nail and cries out in horror. Her boyfriend says, "Oh no! It's the end of the world as we know it!"

The use of words to convey a meaning that is opposite of what is actually said.

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Nobody goes to that restaurant; it's too crowded

Identify the figurative language:

Don't go near the water 'til you have learned how to swim.

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A woman spills her morning coffee on her white silk blouse and says, "This day couldn't be off to a better start."

Identify the figurative language:

"It's okay, at least we know that we are alone together!"