Question

what is idiom and difference between idioms and phrases?

Answer 1

Idioms are groups of words having figurative meaning. It is generally not the literal meaning of the words and difficult to get the exact message until the context of those words is followed.
For e.g.
A chip on your shoulder - means you are holding a grudge

Phrases are the words that may not necessarily have figurative meaning.It generally expresses a concept and is used as a single unit within a sentence
For e.g.
The lost puppy was a wet and stinky dog.
In this sentence (lost puppy and wet stinky dog are phrases)

Answer 2

What is Idioms?

An idiom is a figure of speech that is familiar to a group of people.

Example:

⇒ Did. you get up on the wrong side of the bed?

⇒ Idioms are a piece of cake.

⇒ I'm head over heels for you.

⇒ He drives me up the wall.

⇒ Cut to the chase.

Interpreting Idioms

To interpret an idiom used in a text, consider the context in which it is used.

Understanding Characters and Conflicts

A story resolves around the conflicts faced by characters.

When reading a story, ask:

1. Who are the characters?
2. What conflicts do the characters face?

Examining Language to Understand Characters

The language used by characters in a story it helps the readers to understand the characters and the conflicts they face.

Look for variations in:

1. Pronunciation
2. Vocabulary
3. Grammar
4. Syntax