Idioms
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Idiom:
How come?
Meaning:
why?
Example:
"How come you don`t telephone her if you want to talk to her?"
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
Idioms can be a powerful linguistic tool only when they are used in the right way in the right places.