Idioms


An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words in it.


Idiom:
on (someone's) behalf

Meaning:
acting as someone's agent, acting for the benefit of someone

Example:
I was able to sign for the registered letter on my wife's behalf.


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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