Idioms


Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.


Idiom:
smear campaign (against someone)

Meaning:
a campaign (of rumors) aimed at damaging someone's reputation

Example:
There was a smear campaign against the mayor of the city.


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.
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