Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
account for (something)
Meaning:
to provide an answer/explanation for something
Example:
The bad weather accounts for the fact that only a few people came to the meeting.
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.
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