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:
draw lots/straws
Meaning:
to choose from a group of straws or things to decide who will do something
Example:
We decided to draw lots to see who would wash the dishes.
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.