Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
force (someone's) hand
Meaning:
to make someone do something sooner than planned
Example:
I forced the manager's hand and made him tell me about his plans for our company.
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