Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
get up enough nerve (to do something)
Meaning:
to become brave enough to do something
Example:
I finally got up enough nerve to ask the woman for a date.
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.