Idioms


An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.


Idiom:
blow up (at someone)

Meaning:
to get angry, to lose one's temper

Example:
The passenger who was waiting in the line blew up at the ticket agent.


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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