Idioms


An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning other than its literal meaning of the words in it.


Idiom:
hem and haw

Meaning:
to avoid giving a clear answer, to be evasive in speech

Example:
The man hemmed and hawed when I asked him if he knew where the missing money was.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
Idioms can be a powerful linguistic tool only when they are used in the right way in the right places.
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