Idioms
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Idiom:
at the bottom of the hour
Meaning:
at the half hour - 10:30, 11:30 etc. (at the bottom of a clock)
Example:
The weather forecast is on the radio at the bottom of the hour.
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.