Idioms
An idiom is defined as - a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Idiom:
put down (someone) or put (someone) down
Meaning:
to criticize someone, to make someone feel bad
Example:
The boy is always putting down his girlfriend in front of his friends.
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.