Body Idioms

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up in arms

Meaning: Very angry or upset about something.

Example: Residents were up in arms after the town decided to raise property taxes again. Read more ➺


long arm of the law

Meaning: It refers to the power of the law to catch criminals wherever they hide.

Example: The fugitive believed he was safe abroad, but the long arm of the law eventually caught up with him. Read more ➺


Achilles heel

Meaning: A hidden weakness or vulnerable point that can cause failure.

Example: His lack of patience became his Achilles heel, ruining important negotiations. Read more ➺


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