A figurative expression is a type of language that uses figures of speech to convey a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation of the words. An IDIOM is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning that is not easily deduced from its individual words. A trope is a figure of speech that uses words in a non-literal way to create a vivid image or convey an idea. Figurative expressions, idioms, and tropes are all used to add color and depth to language.