Idioms


An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words in it.


Idiom:
lame duck

Meaning:
a public official who has a short time left to serve in office and therefore has less power than before

Example:
The mayor is a lame-duck leader so it is difficult for him to accomplish some things.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning other than its literal meaning of the words in it.
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