Idioms


An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.


Idiom:
cry uncle

Meaning:
to admit defeat, to admit that you have lost

Example:
The wrestler had to cry uncle when the other wrestler pinned him to the mat.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
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