Idioms


An idiom is defined as - a group of words in a fixed order that has a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word on its own.


Idiom:
in memory of (someone or something)

Meaning:
as a reminder of someone or something, as a memorial to someone or something

Example:
We decided to collect some money and buy a painting in memory of our grandfather.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements or in its grammatically atypical use of words.
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