Idioms
An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning other than its literal meaning of the words in it.
Idiom:
put (something) to rest
Meaning:
to put an end to a rumor, to finish dealing with a problem and forget about it
Example:
I want to put the rumor to rest that I will soon leave my company.
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.