Idioms
Idioms can be a powerful linguistic tool only when they are used in the right way in the right places.
Idiom:
make (someone) tick
Meaning:
to motivate someone to behave or act in a certain way
Example:
It is difficult to know what makes our boss tick.
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.