Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
stand in (someone's) way
Meaning:
to be a barrier to someone's desires or intentions
Example:
The woman did not want anyone to stand in her way of getting a promotion.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.