Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
hook up (something) or hook (something) up
Meaning:
to connect or fit something together
Example:
After we moved into our new apartment we had to hook up the phone.
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.