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.
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