Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
beat up (someone) or beat (someone) up
Meaning:
to harm someone by hitting or beating them
Example:
The young boy beat up one of the older students.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.