Idioms
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.
Idiom:
riding high
Meaning:
to be enjoying great popularity, to be attracting attention
Example:
The new government has been riding high in the opinion polls for several months now.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
A group of words which have a different meaning when used together from the one they would have if you took the meaning of each word separately.