Idioms


A group of words which have a different meaning when used together from the one they would have if you took the meaning of each word separately.


Idiom:
up one's sleeve

Meaning:
kept secretly for the right time or for a time that it is needed

Example:
My friend has something up his sleeve and will be able to find a job when he needs one.


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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