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:
prelude to (something)
Meaning:
an event that comes before and signals another event
Example:
The strong wind was a prelude to the large storm that would soon follow.
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.