Idioms
An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.
Idiom:
back the wrong horse
Meaning:
to support someone or something that cannot win or succeed
Example:
We backed the wrong horse in the election and our candidate lost badly.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.