Idioms


An idiom is defined as - a group of words in a fixed order that has a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word on its own.


Idiom:
take it out on (someone or something)

Meaning:
to be unpleasant or unkind to someone because one is angry or upset

Example:
The man has much stress at work but he is careful not to take it out on his friends or family.


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.
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