Idioms


An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.


Idiom:
strike up a conversation with (someone)

Meaning:
to start a conversation with someone

Example:
I decided not to strike up a conversation with the man at the bus station.


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.
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