Idioms


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


Idiom:
waiting in the wings

Meaning:
ready to do something such as take over someone's job

Example:
The vice-president of the company was waiting in the wings to help the president.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
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.
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