Idioms


An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words in it.


Idiom:
pins and needles

Meaning:
a tingling feeling in one's arms and legs, a feeling of excitement

Example:
I was on pins and needles all day as I waited to hear the results of the exam.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
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