An idiom is a term or phrase whose meaning cannot be construed from the literal definition of the words, but has instead a figurative meaning known only through common use. An example is the old English idiom, "There is more than one way to skin a cat." This figure of speech has been used for decades to describe die design and building methods. It asserts that for any given stamping there are numerous ways to design and build a die to produce that particular part. It also suggests that any design that ultimately "skins the cat" is an acceptable design.
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