Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
cut off (something) or cut (something) off
Meaning:
to shorten something by cutting the ends
Example:
The string was too long so I cut off the end.
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.