Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
rooted to the spot
Meaning:
to be unable to move because of fear or surprise
Example:
The boy was rooted to the spot as he watched the dog attack the rabbit.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.