Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
put one's shoulder to the wheel
Meaning:
to get busy and start working
Example:
I put my shoulder to the wheel and tried to finish my work so that I could go home early.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.