Idioms


An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.


Idiom:
look down one's nose at (someone or something)

Meaning:
to show your dislike of someone or something

Example:
The boy always looks down his nose at the other members of his class.


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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