Idioms
An idiom is defined as - a group of words in a fixed order that has a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word on its own.
Idiom:
a rule of thumb
Meaning:
a basic or accepted pattern or rule
Example:
It is a rule of thumb in the fire department that nobody goes into a burning building by themselves.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.