Idioms
An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.
Idiom:
get the better of (someone)
Meaning:
to beat or defeat (someone), to win against someone
Example:
My friend got the better of me and won the tennis match.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.