Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
cream of the crop
Meaning:
the best of a group, the top choice
Example:
When our company hires new employees we look for the cream of the crop.
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.