Idioms

Idioms are a phrase that actually means something different from its literal
meaning. For example, it's raining cats and dogs is an idiom. However, it does not
mean cats and dogs are falling from the sky. Instead, it means it is raining very
hard.

Idioms are particularly useful because they give you a new, creative way to express
yourself. Rather than saying 'You're correct', you could say 'You hit the nail on
the head', which is a more complex and interesting expression.

An idiom can be used in dialogue to give more insight into who a character is, such
as someone who says “kicked the bucket” instead of “died.” It can also be used to
simplify a more complex idea—for example, writing “he gave her the cold shoulder”
instead of trying to detail a character's unwelcoming
behaviors.