Idioms


Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.


Idiom:
behind in (something)

Meaning:
to be late with something

Example:
I was behind in my studies and stayed home all weekend to study. The man is always behind in his reading.


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.
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