Idioms
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Idiom:
follow in (someone's) footsteps/tracks
Meaning:
to follow someone`s example, to follow someone exactly
Example:
The boy is following in his father`s footsteps and has decided to work for a bank.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words in it.