A phrase which has a meaning that is commonly understood by speakers of the language, but whose meaning is often different from the normal meaning of the words is called an idiom.
Gravy train If someone is on the gravy train, they have found and easy way to make lots of money. Contributor : Unknown .....................................................................................................................
Grain of salt If you should take something with a grain of salt, you shouldn't necessarily believe it all. ('pinch of salt' is an alternative) Contributor : Unknown .....................................................................................................................
Good egg A person who can be relied on is a good egg. Bad egg is the opposite. Contributor : Unknown .....................................................................................................................
Gone pear-shaped (UK) If things have gone pear-shaped they have either gone wrong or produced an unexpected and unwanted result. Contributor : Unknown .....................................................................................................................
Go pear-shaped If things have gone wrong, they have gone pear-shaped. Contributor : Unknown .....................................................................................................................
