Idioms
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Idiom:
cop a plea
Meaning:
to plead guilty to a crime in order to get a lesser penalty
Example:
The man was forced to cop a plea when the evidence against him became very strong.
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.