Idioms
An expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements or in its grammatically atypical use of words.
Idiom:
lean on (someone)
Meaning:
to pressure someone by blackmail or threats of physical violence in order to make him or her do something
Example:
The gang tried to lean on the small shop owner to get him to sell his property.
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.
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