Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
at sixes and sevens
Meaning:
to be lost and bewildered
Example:
We were at sixes and sevens when the local grocery store closed.
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.