Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
grate on (someone's) nerves
Meaning:
to annoy or bother someone
Example:
The woman's singing is beginning to grate on my nerves.
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.