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:
an open-and-shut case

Meaning:
something (often a legal matter) that is simple and clear

Example:
It was an open-and-shut case when the judge decided the case of the stolen computer.


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.
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