Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
hang out one's shingle
Meaning:
to notify the public of the opening of an office - especially an office of a doctor or lawyer or other professional
Example:
The man will hang out his shingle now that he has graduated from law school.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
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.
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