Idioms


An idiom is defined as - a group of words in a fixed order that has a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word on its own.


Idiom:
rake (someone) over the coals

Meaning:
to scold or reprimand someone

Example:
My boss raked me over the coals when he heard about the lost sales report.


List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
The language peculiar to a people or to a district, community, or class
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