Idioms
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Idiom:
out of whack
Meaning:
not functioning correctly, out of adjustment
Example:
My DVD player is out of whack and I cannot use it at all.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
A group of words which have a different meaning when used together from the one they would have if you took the meaning of each word separately.