Idioms


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


Idiom:
get on (someone's) nerves

Meaning:
to irritate someone

Example:
The woman's constant complaining is beginning to get on my nerves.


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.
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