Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
save one's breath
Meaning:
to remain silent because talking will do no good
Example:
You should save your breath and not talk to that woman because she will not believe you anyway.
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.