LINGUISTIC RELATIVITY
GENRE AND FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
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Question
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He is one tough cookie .
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He eats a lot of cookies
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He likes cookies
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He works hard
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Take the case of “tough cookie.” While the expression is sometimes applied to men, it’s more often than not used to describe women. I’ve been called a tough cookie before, and I have always responded with gratitude. It’s a seemingly innocuous phrase, but dissecting it leads to some trouble.
Detailed explanation-2: -Meaning of smart cookie in English a clever person who makes good decisions: He is a smart cookie, adjusting his songs to fit his audiences. You are one smart cookie. According to her colleagues, Ann is a real smart cookie.
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