Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
fight against time
Meaning:
to hurry to do something quickly, a fight to do something quickly
Example:
The rescue party was fighting against time to save the men who were trapped in the coal mine.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
The language peculiar to a people or to a district, community, or class