What is an idiom?
An idiom is an established expression whose combined meaning often differs from the literal meanings of its words.
Origins, forms and everyday life
An expression such as “keep an eye on” cannot always be understood by translating its words separately. Usage varies by context, region and generation; some idioms allow grammatical variation.
Meaning, change and safeguarding
Learners benefit from real sentence examples and attention to tone, not just definitions. Popular origin stories are not necessarily documented etymologies; verify historical claims.
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