Idioms
An idiom is defined as - a group of words in a fixed order that has a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word on its own.
Idiom:
curry favor with (someone)
Meaning:
to flatter someone to get his or her help or friendship
Example:
Our boss has been working hard to curry favor with the other members of the committee.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.