Idioms
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Idiom:
hang in the balance
Meaning:
to have two equally possible results, to be uncertain
Example:
Building the new school hangs in the balance after the recent election.
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.