Idioms


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


Idiom:
play around/about with (someone or something)

Meaning:
to engage in some play with someone or something

Example:
The boy was playing around with the dog when his mother entered the room.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
Idioms can be a powerful linguistic tool only when they are used in the right way in the right places.
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