Idioms


An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.


Idiom:
keep a tight rein on (someone or something)

Meaning:
to strictly watch and control someone or something

Example:
Our principal keeps a tight rein on what is being taught in the school.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words in it.
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