Idioms


An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words in it.


Idiom:
have a frog in one's throat

Meaning:
to have a feeling of a hoarse throat, to be unable to speak

Example:
I had a frog in my throat and could not speak easily in front of the class.


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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