Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
prey on/upon (something)
Meaning:
to catch something for food, to kill and eat something
Example:
Cats usually prey on mice and small birds for food.
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.