Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
put a damper on (something)
Meaning:
to discourage something, to spoil a person`s fun
Example:
The death of the company president put a damper on the anniversary celebrations.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.