Idioms
An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.
Idiom:
take (someone) to task
Meaning:
to scold someone for something that they have done wrong
Example:
The supervisor took me to task for arriving late for work.
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.
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