An idiom is a phrase or an expression with a figurative meaning rather than a literal meaning.
Hence.
It is difficult to understand an idiom by just interpreting it verbatim (word-for-word).
Idioms are different from proverbs.
Examples of Idiom
A penny for your thought
To ask someone what they are thinking about.
Break the ice
To start a conversation.
Cost an arm and a leg
Very expensive.
Jump on the bandwagon
To join popular trends.
Once in a bluemoon
Very rare.
Raining cats and dogs
Raining heavily.
Take something with a grain of salt
To be doubtful or unserious about something.
Under the weather
Feeling sick.
When pigs fly
Something that would never happen .
Don’t cry over spilled milk
Advice against dwelling on past mistakes.
A dime a dozen
Something common or easily obtained.
A slap on the wrist
A gentle or mild punishment.
A stitch in time saves nine
Dealing with problems early prevents them from get worse.
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