Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
take (someone) for (someone or something)
Meaning:
to mistake someone for someone or something
Example:
The man took the boy for a robber and called the police.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words in it.