Idioms


An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.


Idiom:
thick-skinned

Meaning:
to be not easily upset or hurt, to be insensitive

Example:
The salesman is thick-skinned and is never bothered when he loses a sale or receives criticism.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
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