Idioms


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


Idiom:
sands of time

Meaning:
the accumulated tiny amounts of time (like the sand in an hourglass)

Example:
The sands of time have done much to change the woman's feelings about her sister.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
Idioms can be a powerful linguistic tool only when they are used in the right way in the right places.
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