Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
do a double take
Meaning:
to look again in surprise at someone or something
Example:
The girl did a double take when she saw her old boyfriend with another girl.
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.