An idiom is a combination of words in common use that have a figurative meaning and sometimes a literal meaning.
Idioms exist in every language. An idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally, like “bought the farm” has nothing to do with purchasing real estate, but refers to dying. Idiom also refers to a dialect or jargon of a group of people, either in a certain region or a group with common interests, like in science, music, art, or business.
The following sentences contain idioms.
1. She is pulling my leg. – To pull someones leg means to trick them by telling them something untrue.
2. It’s raining cats and dogs. – To rain cats and dogs means to rain very heavily (a downpour).
3. Oh no! You spilled the beans! – To spill the beans means to let out a secret.
4. Why are you feeling blue? – To feel blue means to feel sad.
5. It is not rocket science. – Not rocket science means something is not difficult.
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