Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
walk on eggshells/eggs
Meaning:
to be very cautious and careful around someone so that he or she does not become angry
Example:
I always walk on eggshells when I meet my neighbor.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is defined as - a group of words in a fixed order that has a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word on its own.
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