Body Idioms
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Meaning: A person who eats a lot or is strongly obsessed with food (informal, humorous slang).
Example: After finishing three burgers and fries, his friends jokingly called him big back. Read more ➺
Meaning: To strongly affect someone emotionally, especially by causing sympathy, sadness, or compassion.
Example: The film's emotional ending was meant to pull your heartstrings and leave the audience in tears. Read more ➺
Meaning: To make the greatest possible effort to achieve something difficult.
Example: She strained every nerve to secure the contract before the competitors stepped in. Read more ➺
Meaning: A particular area, neighborhood, or region where someone lives or comes from.
Example: He rarely visits this neck of the woods because it is far from his office. Read more ➺
Meaning: Very close together; side by side, often with little or no personal space.
Example: People were standing cheek by jowl on the train during the morning rush. Read more ➺
Meaning: In direct competition between two people, teams, or sides.
Example: The two tech companies are going head-to-head as they launch their flagship phones. Read more ➺
Meaning: To look sad, disappointed, or unhappy. (figurative)
Example: Everyone could tell she had a long face after hearing the bad news. Read more ➺
Meaning: So afraid that you cannot move.
Example: She was scared stiff when she heard someone knocking at her window late at night. Read more ➺
Meaning: To follow rules or obey authority.
Example: The new recruits had to toe the line if they wanted to avoid punishment. Read more ➺
Meaning: Happening soon after something else.
Example: The festival was organized on the heels of the city's anniversary celebration. Read more ➺
