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:
give (someone or something) the once-over

Meaning:
to visually examine someone or something quickly

Example:
We gave the man the once-over when he walked into the restaurant.


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.
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