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 to a standstill

Meaning:
to stop

Example:
The circus came to a standstill when the elephant escaped from his cage.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning other than its literal meaning of the words in it.
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