Idioms
A group of words which have a different meaning when used together from the one they would have if you took the meaning of each word separately.
Idiom:
spin a yarn
Meaning:
to tell a tale or story
Example:
I like my new neighbor because he always likes to spin a yarn.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
Idioms can be a powerful linguistic tool only when they are used in the right way in the right places.