Idioms
An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.
Idiom:
wake the dead
Meaning:
to be very loud and be able to wake even those who have died
Example:
Our neighbors told us that our stereo was so loud that it would wake the dead.
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.