Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
start in as (something)
Meaning:
to begin a career as something
Example:
The man started in as a mailroom clerk but soon he had more important jobs in the 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.