What is the relationship between an idiomatic and a literal phrase? A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomat
ic phrase. An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand. An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase. A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
