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:
in effect
Meaning:
for practical purposes, basically
Example:
The man's silence was in effect, a way of disagreeing with the other people in the meeting.
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.
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