Idioms


Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.


Idiom:
on the defensive

Meaning:
trying to defend oneself

Example:
I always feel that I am on the defensive when I talk to my friend about money.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
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