Idioms


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


Idiom:
burst at the seams

Meaning:
to explode with pride or laughter, to be full to the breaking point

Example:
The train was bursting at the seams as it entered the station. I was bursting at the seams from laughter.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.
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