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Notice the following expression. The highlighted word is not used in a literal sense. Explain what it means: Words had to be prized out of him like stones out of a ground.

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Notice the following expression. The highlighted word is not used in a literal sense. Explain what it means:

Words had to be prized out of him like stones out of a ground.

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This means it was extremely difficult to get Geoff to speak. Just as stones are stuck deep in the earth and require force to be removed, Sophie had to put in a lot of effort to extract information or conversation from her quiet brother.

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Chapter 8: GOING PLACES - Exercise [Page 84]

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NCERT English Flamingo [English] (Core Courses) Class 12
Chapter 8 GOING PLACES
Exercise | Q 1. (i) | Page 84
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