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:
a credit to (someone or something)
Meaning:
to be invaluable or beneficial to someone or something
Example:
The doctor was a credit to the hospital where he worked.
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.