Idioms


Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.


Idiom:
set up (someone) or set (someone) up

Meaning:
to put someone in a position to be manipulated or cheated

Example:
I do not believe that I lost the money honestly. I believe that someone set me up.


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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