An idiom is a phrase or expression that conveys a meaning separate from the literal interpretation of its individual words. For example, the idiom "once in a blue moon" means "something that ...

The idiom appears in American singer Katy Perry’s hit “Roar” released in 2014, which is about empowering people to speak up for themselves. Example: I used to bite my tongue and agree with ...

Example: The company is laying off 20 workers who will receive a golden handshake. Meaning: A hatchet man is someone who is employed to do unpleasant things, such as firing people. The idiom has ...

Ever had plans that got canceled because of bad weather or a last-minute schedule change? If so, you might have been offered a rain check.