Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
by way of (something)
Meaning:
as a substitute for something, as a form or example of something
Example:
By way of introduction the man gave everyone his business card.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.