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.