What are Idioms

a group of words established by usage as having a meaning.

An idiom is a saying or an expression that says one thing literally but it means something else when explored. This lesson provides us examples and discusses why idioms are used. Shakespeare was an early master of the use of idioms.

Definition of Idiom

An idiom is an expression that takes on a symbolic meaning when certain words are combined, which is almost different from the exact definition of the individual words. For example, let's say I said: 'Don't worry, expression is a piece of cake.' We would understand that the Idiom 'piece of cake' means that it's simple and easy.