Idioms
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.
Idiom:
the lowdown
Meaning:
the inside facts of a matter, the total truth
Example:
I met with the speaker after the presentation and he gave me the lowdown on the new computer system.
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.