Understand Common Expressions and Sayings
Idioms, adages, and proverbs are types of common expressions and sayings that have meanings beyond what can be understood by their individual words.
Idioms
An idiom is an expression common to a particular culture that does not mean what it literally says. You have to learn the meanings of idioms, just like you learn the meanings of words.
* Example: Break a leg! - means “Good luck!” People often say this to performers before a show.
An idiom is an expression common to a particular culture that does not mean what it literally says. You have to learn the meanings of idioms, just like you learn the meanings of words.
* Example: Break a leg! - means “Good luck!” People often say this to performers before a show.