Idioms


An idiom is defined as - a group of words in a fixed order that has a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word on its own.


Idiom:
pie in the sky

Meaning:
a goal or plan that is too optimistic, a future reward after death

Example:
The boy's plans for his summer were pie in the sky. He would never complete them.


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.
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