Idioms


Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.


Idiom:
when the going gets tough (the tough get going)

Meaning:
when things become difficult strong people begin to work harder

Example:
When the going gets tough our teacher is always there to support and help us.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.
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