Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
take great pains to do (something)
Meaning:
to make a great effort to do something
Example:
The painters took great pains not to spill any paint on the carpet.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.