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:
play-by-play (description)

Meaning:
a detailed description of an event (usually sports) as it is taking place

Example:
The announcer gave a play-by-play description of the championship game.


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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