Idioms
An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.
Idiom:
heart skips/misses a beat
Meaning:
startled or excited from surprise or joy or fright
Example:
My heart skipped a beat when the truck almost hit us last night.
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.