Idioms
An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words in it.
Idiom:
come down hard on (someone)
Meaning:
to scold or punish someone severely
Example:
The police are coming down hard on drunk drivers now.
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.