Idioms
An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.
Idiom:
a nine day/day's wonder
Meaning:
someone or something that is of interest to people only for a short time
Example:
The actor was a nine day's wonder and everyone forgot about him after a couple of months.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
Idioms can be a powerful linguistic tool only when they are used in the right way in the right places.