Idioms
An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning other than its literal meaning of the words in it.
Idiom:
play by ear
Meaning:
to play a musical instrument by remembering the tune and not by reading the music
Example:
Although the woman cannot read music she can play by ear and is a very good musician.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.