Idioms


Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.


Idiom:
get by (on something)

Meaning:
to be able to satisfy your needs with a certain amount of something (usually related to money)

Example:
The man is able to get by on his small salary because he does not spend much money.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.
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