Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
ships that pass in the night
Meaning:
people who meet briefly by chance but are unlikely to meet again
Example:
We were like two ships that pass in the night and I do not think that I will ever see that person again.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.