Idioms


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.


Idiom:
whet someone's appetite

Meaning:
to interest someone in something and make them want to have or know more about it

Example:
The presentation by the mountain climber whet my appetite for more outdoor activities.


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