Idioms
An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words in it.
Idiom:
stand by
Meaning:
to be near, to be waiting to do something when you are needed
Example:
There is a doctor standing by in case there is a medical emergency.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
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.