Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
touch and go
Meaning:
uncertain, in a dangerous situation
Example:
It was touch and go whether the girl was going to survive after the car accident.
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.