Expression that has a figurative meaning separate to the literal definition of its constituent words (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% IDIOM Expression that has a figurative meaning separate to the literal definition of its constituent words (5) (5)
6% IDIOMS Non-literal expressions (6) The Telegraph Quick Oct 7, 2026
6% TROPE Figurative expression (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 13, 2026
5% TRAIN Word with bullet or express (5) LA Times Mini Oct 16, 2026
5% LIELOW Go to ground, literally or figuratively (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 9, 2026
5% PAYSLIPSERVICE Expresses support without meaning it (14) New York Times Oct 1, 2026
5% YES "Definitely!" (3) New York Times Sep 28, 2026
5% SPACEBAR It's used to separate words (8) USA Today Sep 22, 2026
5% KARAOKE It literally means "empty orchestra" (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 29, 2026
5% LIT On fire, literally or figuratively (3) The Atlantic Aug 28, 2026
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