Idioms


An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.


Idiom:
pinch-hit for (someone)

Meaning:
to substitute for someone

Example:
The best batter on the baseball team was asked to pinch-hit for the injured player.


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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