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An '''idiom''' is an expression or phrase whose meaning cannot be understood based on a literal definition of the words. Instead, it refers to a figurative meaning that is known only through common use. In [[linguistic|linguistics]], idioms are widely assumed to be [[figures of speech]].

An '''idiom''' is an expression or phrase whose meaning cannot be understood based on a literal definition of the words. Instead, it refers to a figurative meaning that is known only through common use. In [[linguistic]]s, idioms are widely assumed to be [[figures of speech]].

==Examples of Idiomatic Expressions==

==Examples of Idiomatic Expressions==

*'''Handbags at 5 yards''' is an expression to mean a small amount of pushing and shoving that does not amount to much.  It is used particularly in relation to sport, especially rugby union.

*'''Handbags at 5 yards''' is an expression to mean a small amount of pushing and shoving that does not amount to much.  It is used particularly in relation to sport, especially rugby union.

*'''Kick the bucket''' simply means "to die". Though the origin is obscure [http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/218800.html some] think [[William Shakespeare| the bard]] may have hefted this idiom into immortality.<br>Other "to die" euphemisms include: '''Bought the farm''', '''Deep sixed''' (graves are traditionally six feet deep).

*'''Kick the bucket''' simply means "to die". Though the origin is obscure [http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/218800.html some] think [[William Shakespeare|the bard]] may have hefted this idiom into immortality.<br>Other "to die" euphemisms include: '''Bought the farm''', '''Deep sixed''' (graves are traditionally six feet deep).

*'''[[All hat and no cattle]]'''

*'''[[All hat and no cattle]]'''