Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
attract (someone's) attention
Meaning:
to cause someone to notice you
Example:
The strange behavior of the man attracted the policeman's attention.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.