Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
say (something) in a roundabout way
Meaning:
to say something indirectly
Example:
I said what I wanted to say in a roundabout way in order to make my point.
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.