Idioms
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Idiom:
take (someone) by surprise
Meaning:
to startle someone, to surprise someone
Example:
The sudden resignation of the mayor took everyone by surprise.
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 different from the literal meaning of the words in it.