Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
get into a jam
Meaning:
to become involved in trouble or a problem
Example:
I got into a jam when I lost the keys to my apartment.
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.