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.