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:
within an inch of one's life
Meaning:
almost dead
Example:
The elderly man was beaten to within an inch of his life.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
The language peculiar to a people or to a district, community, or class