Idioms


An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.


Idiom:
pitch (someone) a curve (ball)

Meaning:
to surprise someone with an unexpected act or event

Example:
The lawyer pitched the woman a curve when he began to ask questions unrelated to the court case.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
The language peculiar to a people or to a district, community, or class
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