Idioms
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.
Idiom:
lay the groundwork for (something)
Meaning:
to build the foundation or basis of something, to do the basic work that will lead to future success
Example:
The new training program will lay the groundwork for the future success of the company.
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.