Idioms
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.
Idiom:
a ripple of protest
Meaning:
a small amount of quiet protest
Example:
There was only a ripple of protest when the government raised the gasoline tax.
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.