Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
leave (someone) in the lurch
Meaning:
to desert or leave someone alone and in trouble, to refuse to help or support someone
Example:
My coworker left me in the lurch when he did not help me as he had promised.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.