Idioms


An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.


Idiom:
cut off one's nose to spite one's face

Meaning:
to make things worse for oneself because you are angry at someone else

Example:
The man is cutting off his nose to spite his face. Taking revenge on his neighbor will only cause him more problems.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
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