Idioms
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Idiom:
send away for (something)
Meaning:
to write a letter asking for something
Example:
I sent away for some information but it has not arrived yet.
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.