Idioms
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.
Idiom:
lay one's hands on (something)
Meaning:
to find something, to acquire something
Example:
If I can lay my hands on a laptop computer, I will give the presentation tonight.
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.