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:
curl up and die
Meaning:
to retreat and die
Example:
I wanted to curl up and die when I saw my old boyfriend at the party.
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.