a context-specific idiomatic phrase, such as break down , comprising a verb or adverb + a preposition. It usually means something different from its literal interpretation.

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1. a context-specific idiomatic phrase, such as break down , comprising a verb or adverb + a preposition. It usually means something different from its literal interpretation.