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.
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