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Default Re: IS there a difference between American and English idioms?

"Bats in the belfry" is a bit old-fashioned, but I could imagine they may use it in a movie if it sounds funny in context. Also, I get the feeling that idioms are used more widely in movies than in real life. Anybody agree?
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