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.