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:
lie in state
Meaning:
to lie in a state of honor after death in an open coffin so that the public can see his or her body (usually used for a famous political leader)
Example:
The President lay in state after his death.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.
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