What is an idiom?
An idiom is a group of words with a meaning that is different from the individual words.
Examples :
- Tom and Sue were given valuable prizes by their parents because they passed their exams with flying colours. (They passed their exams successfully)
- My son is good at languages, but when it comes to Mathematics he is a dead loss. (He isn’t successful )
- My elder sister doesn’t let opportunities slip through her fingers. That’s why she’s leading a happy life. (She seizes all opportunities)
- Salim works seriously. When asked about his chances of success, he replied: “The baccalaureate exam is in the bag.” (He is sure he will pass his exam )
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