Idioms
An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words in it.
Idiom:
hold up (someone or something) as an example of (something) or hold (someone or something) up as an example of (something)
Meaning:
to point to someone or something as a good example
Example:
The teacher held up the student as an example of a good hardworking person.
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.
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