Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
balance the books
Meaning:
to check that all the money in a business is accounted for
Example:
The accountant spent several days trying to balance the books of his company.
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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