Idioms
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Idiom:
settle for (something)
Meaning:
to be satisfied with less than you want, to agree to accept something as a second choice
Example:
I settled for less than I wanted but I am happy with my new contract at work.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
The language peculiar to a people or to a district, community, or class