Idioms


An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.


Idiom:
lay off (something) or lay (something) off

Meaning:
to stop using or taking something bad (alcohol or drugs or chocolate or cigarettes)

Example:
I was told by my doctor to lay off smoking or I will be sick in the future.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.
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