Idioms


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


Idiom:
dance to a different tune

Meaning:
to change one's behavior or attitude

Example:
Our boss began dancing to a different tune when the head salesman decided to quit.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
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