Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
return the compliment
Meaning:
to pay a compliment to someone who has paid you a compliment
Example:
I returned the compliment to my colleague when he began to praise my work.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning other than its literal meaning of the words in it.