Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
stand (someone) in good stead with (someone or something)
Meaning:
to be an advantage to someone
Example:
Working hard will stand you in good stead with your company.
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.