Idioms
An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.
Idiom:
call a spade a spade
Meaning:
to speak bluntly
Example:
The supervisor called a spade a spade when he criticized the employee for being lazy.
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.