An expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements or in its grammatically atypical use of words.
Idiom:
bring (something) home to (someone) or bring home (something) to (someone) or bring home to (someone) (something)
Meaning:
to cause someone to realize the truth or importance of something
Example:
The dry conditions are bringing home to the farmers the importance of saving water.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.