Idioms
An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.
Idiom:
a tough act to follow
Meaning:
a good performance that is very difficult to follow
Example:
The first singer was a tough act to follow and the other singers in the contest were nervous.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.