Idioms


An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.


Idiom:
a house of cards

Meaning:
something badly put together that can be easily knocked down, a poorly made plan or action

Example:
The peace agreement between the two countries was like a house of cards and fell apart as soon as a minor problem occurred.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words in it.
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