Idioms


An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.


Idiom:
lay (something) on the line

Meaning:
to speak directly and firmly about something

Example:
The librarian had to lay it on the line and tell everyone not to bring drinks into the library.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
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.
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