Body Idioms
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Meaning: Happening soon after something else.
Example: The festival was organized on the heels of the city's anniversary celebration. Read more ➺
Meaning: Extremely weak, tired, or about to collapse.
Example: After hiking all day in the heat, Sarah was on her last legs and could barely keep moving. Read more ➺
Meaning: Welcoming someone warmly and gladly.
Example: The family greeted their long-lost relative with open arms, smiling and hugging him as soon as he arrived. Read more ➺
Meaning: Being clumsy, especially when dancing.
Example: I have two left feet, so I always avoid dancing at weddings. Read more ➺
Meaning: Very tough, strong, and resilient.
Example: The boxer is as hard as nails, never showing weakness in the ring. Read more ➺
Meaning: Hurry up or move quickly; to act with urgency.
Example: We're late for school, so shake a leg and grab your bag! (hurry up) Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to something outstandingly good or excellent.
Example: Emma’s homemade cookies are the bee's knees; I could eat them all day! Read more ➺
Meaning: Signifies being awkward or uncoordinated, especially with one's hands, leading to frequent mishandling of objects.
Example: Sarah tried to sew a button, but she was all thumbs and kept dropping the needle. Read more ➺
Meaning: Completely controlled by someone; at someone's command.
Example: Despite his public bravado, he was under his manager's thumb when it came to career decisions. Read more ➺
Example: After the unexpected merger announcement, our company found itself on the back foot in the market. Read more ➺
