Idioms
An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning other than its literal meaning of the words in it.
Idiom:
(not) in so many words
Meaning:
(not) exactly, (not) explicitly
Example:
My teacher told me about the problems in our class but not in so many words.
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.