Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
cross one's heart and hope to die
Meaning:
to promise that what you are saying is true
Example:
"I promise that I will give you the money next week. Cross my heart and hope to die."
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
A group of words which have a different meaning when used together from the one they would have if you took the meaning of each word separately.