Idioms


An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.


Idiom:
run for it

Meaning:
to dash for safety, to make a speedy escape

Example:
When it started raining we ran for it and tried to get to the bus shelter.


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.
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