Idioms
An idiom is defined as - a group of words in a fixed order that has a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word on its own.
Idiom:
give (someone) enough rope and he or she will hang themself
Meaning:
give someone enough time and freedom to do what they want and they will make a mistake or get into trouble and be caught
Example:
"Don`t worry about trying to fight him. If you give him enough rope he will hang himself."
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.