Idioms
An idiom is defined as - a group of words in a fixed order that has a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word on its own.
Idiom:
(not) lay a finger/hand on (someone)
Meaning:
to not touch someone, to not do something to someone
Example:
The man was told by the police to not lay a finger on his wife again.
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.