Idioms
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Idiom:
tight squeeze
Meaning:
a difficult financial situation
Example:
Our company is in a tight squeeze now that sales are down from last year.
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.