Idioms


An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.


Idiom:
short for (something)

Meaning:
something that is a shortened form of a word or phrase

Example:
The woman's nickname is short for her full name.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is defined as - a group of words in a fixed order that has a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word on its own.
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