Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
on the hour
Meaning:
exactly on the hour mark (12:00, 1:00 etc.)
Example:
My grandmother must take her medicine on the hour.
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.