Thirty Idioms - Body
Parts
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Figurative Meaning
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Slap on the Wrist: A very mild punishment.
An
Arm And A Leg: Very expensive. A large amount of
money
Apple
of My Eye: Someone who is cherished above all
others.
Bite
Your Tongue: To avoid talking.
Cast
Iron Stomach: Having no problems, complications or
ill effects with eating or drinking anything.
Chip
on his Shoulder: Angry today about something that occured in the past.
Cross
Your Fingers: To hope that something happens the way you want it to.
Finding
Your Feet: To become more comfortable in whatever you are doing.
Finger
lickin' good: A very tasty food or meal
Foam
at the Mouth: To be enraged and show it.
He
Lost His Head: Angry and overcome by emotions.
Head
Over Heels: Very excited and/or joyful, especially when in
love.
Hit
The Nail on the Head: Do something exactly right or say
something exactly right.
Idle
Hands Are The Devil's Tools: You are more likely to get in
trouble if you have nothing to do.
In
Your Face: An aggressive and bold confrontation.
Keep
An Eye On Him: You should carefully watch him.
Keep
body and soul together: To earn a sufficient amount of money
in order to keep yourself alive .
Keep
your chin up: To remain joyful in a tough situation.
Knee
Jerk Reaction: A quick and automatic response.
Lend
Me Your Ear: To politely ask for someone's full attention.
Long
in the Tooth: Old people.
Make
No Bones About: To state a fact so there are no doubts or
objections.
Never
Bite The Hand That Feeds You: Don't hurt anyone that helps
you.
Off
On The Wrong Foot: Getting a bad start on a relationship or
task.
Out
On A Limb: When someone puts themself in a risky situation.
Pulling
Your Leg: Tricking someone as a joke.
Rule
Of Thumb: A rough estimate.
Tongue-in-cheek:
Humor, not to be taken serious.
Turn
A Blind Eye: Refuse to acknowledge something you know is real
or legit.
Wear
Your Heart On Your Sleeve: To openly and freely express your
emotions.
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