Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
give it to (someone) straight
Meaning:
to tell something to someone directly
Example:
My boss gave it to me straight about my chance to get a promotion.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.