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Default Re: what is a idiom of go through fire and rain not in liter

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Originally Posted by toni
what is the meaning of an idiom go through fire and rain not in literary word.
By "not literary", do you mean not literal? That is, its figurative meaning (i.e. not its basic sense)? If so, I agree with the other post. It means to brave the elements life throws at you.

EXAMPLE
Sam: Did you finish your essay? It's due today, you know?
Max: I went through fire and rain to get it done. (Meaning, I had to overcome several difficult obstacles in order to finish my essay for today).

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