Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
mince (one's) words
Meaning:
to make one's statement weaker by choosing weak or polite words
Example:
I tried not to mince my words when I asked my neighbor to keep quiet.
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.