n. an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
n. 习语, 成语, 惯用语法, 方言
1. She used an idiom to make her point clearer.
她用一个习语让她的观点更清晰。
2. Understanding idioms is important for mastering a language.
理解习语对掌握一门语言很重要。
3. The phrase "kick the bucket" is an idiom that means to die.
短语“kick the bucket”是一个习语，意思是去世。