idioms - American English
americanenglish.state.gov › 109-128-s3-idiomsidioms A. n idiom is an expression that cannot be understood literally. Even when a . person knows the meaning of all the words and understands the grammar, the overall meaning of the idiom may be unclear. When students gain an understanding of American idioms, and the facility to use them, they are truly a part of the American English speech ...