Idioms
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Idiom:
at bay
Meaning:
at a distance
Example:
We tried to keep the dog at bay when we entered the building.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words in it.