Idioms
An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.
Idiom:
stand pat
Meaning:
to not change, to be satisfied with things
Example:
We should stand pat and not do anything to cause problems with the negotiations.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
The language peculiar to a people or to a district, community, or class