Idioms


An expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements or in its grammatically atypical use of words.


Idiom:
look in on (someone)

Meaning:
to go to see someone, to make a short visit to someone, to make a call on someone to see if he or she is doing well

Example:
"Could you please look in on the baby and see if she is sleeping."


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
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