Body Idioms
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Meaning: very expensive
Example: I'd like to have a new farmhouse, but it may cost me an arm and a leg. Read more ➺
Meaning: daydreaming or absentminded
Example: He roams around all night with his head in the clouds. Read more ➺
Meaning: loss of courage
Example: He got cold feet when heard the news of his transfer to remote area of the country which is hundreds of miles from his home town. Read more ➺
Meaning: to bear an unpleasant result of an action that has been taken in the past
Example: The minister was warned not to venture into this sort of a contract. If he wants to burn his fingers in spite of that then he may continue. Read more ➺
Meaning: to feel very nervous and restless
Example: He had butterflies in his stomach as he walked out onto the stage for his dance performance. Read more ➺
Meaning: to keep yourself from saying something that you really want to say
Example: I had to bite my tongue when Peter said that he was hard-working. Read more ➺
Meaning: deliberately overlook
Example: As a police officer, you cannot turn a blind eye to any of the illegal activities around you. Read more ➺
Meaning: angry
Example: My mom was up in arms about the new salary cuts rumoured to be put in place. Read more ➺
Meaning: a vulnerable spot or weakness
Example: The corrupt minister is regarded as the government's Achilles heel and is expected to resign. Read more ➺
