Idioms


A group of words which have a different meaning when used together from the one they would have if you took the meaning of each word separately.


Idiom:
say a mouthful

Meaning:
to say something of great importance/meaning/length

Example:
"You certainly said a mouthful," I said when my friend began to tell me about his complaint.


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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