Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
take the trouble to (do something)
Meaning:
to make an effort to do something
Example:
My grandmother always takes the trouble to phone us on our birthdays.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
Idioms can be a powerful linguistic tool only when they are used in the right way in the right places.