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.
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