Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
in custody of (someone or something)
Meaning:
being looked after by someone or something, under guard by someone
Example:
The child was placed in custody of the state while her mother got treatment for her alcohol problem.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
A group of words which have a different meaning when used together from the one they would have if you took the meaning of each word separately.
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