Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
pay an arm and a leg (for something)
Meaning:
to pay much money for something
Example:
I paid an arm and a leg for the new frames for my glasses.
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.