Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
look (someone) in the eye/face
Meaning:
to face someone directly
Example:
I looked the man in the eye when I asked him to move his car out of my way.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
Idioms can be a powerful linguistic tool only when they are used in the right way in the right places.