Idioms
The language peculiar to a people or to a district, community, or class
Idiom:
stand off (someone or something)
Meaning:
to keep someone or something from winning
Example:
We were able to stand off the other team and win the tournament.
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.