Idioms
Idioms can be a powerful linguistic tool only when they are used in the right way in the right places.
Idiom:
sit idly by
Meaning:
to sit and watch something while others work, to ignore a situation that calls for help
Example:
The man sat idly by while the others worked hard.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
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