Idioms
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Idiom:
go up in flames/smoke
Meaning:
to burn or be destroyed by fire, to fail, to not come true (dreams)
Example:
The waiter's plans to open a new restaurant went up in smoke after he lost his job.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.