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 upon oneself (to do something)

Meaning:
to undertake to do something, to make something one's responsibility

Example:
I decided to take it upon myself to fix the broken window in our apartment.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
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