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Huh?--Illogical Idioms

English can be weird. Take a look at these familiar idiomatic phrases. We may understand them, but their literal meanings are nonsense. Mull over the literal meanings, then see if you can change these phrases to make them logical. (Our suggestions are linked to each phrase.)

• I could care less.
• Put your best foot forward.
• Theresa had a near miss.
• I'll follow you to the ends of the Earth.
• Cindy ordered a hot cup of coffee.
• Larry bought a box of doughnut holes for his coworkers.
• I want to have my cake and eat it too.
• Jim lucked out.
• Watch your head!

For an explanation of illogical idioms, see Quirks of English.

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