Idioms

Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.

Idiom:

have an ace up one's sleeve

Meaning:

to have something that you can use to gain an advantage (in a card game the ace is often the most valuable card and a cheater could have an ace up his or her sleeve to use against an opponent)

Example:

I have an ace up my sleeve which should help me when I meet my boss tomorrow.

List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences

An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.

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