Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
stop in one's tracks
Meaning:
to stop very quickly or with great force
Example:
The horse was forced to stop in its tracks at the electric fence.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning other than its literal meaning of the words in it.