Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
(not have a) leg to stand on
Meaning:
to not have a firm foundation of facts, to not have the facts to support one`s claims
Example:
The woman does not have a leg to stand on with her excuses for not finishing her work.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
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.
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