10 INTERESTING IDIOMS RELATED TO BODY PARTS

1. COLD SHOULDER:

This idiom means to ignore someone or somebody

Example: Stop giving your problems the cold shoulder.

 

2. COST AN ARM AND A LEG:

This idiom is used for expensive things.

Example: This interior would cost me an arm and a leg.

 

3. COLD FEET:

This idiom is used when someone gets nervous or to have a second thought about doing something.

Example: The idea of getting married to a stranger gave me cold feet.

 

4. A FINGER IN EVERY PIE:

This idiom means to be involved in many activities.

Example: If you wish to stay concentrated, stop having a finger in every pie.

 

5. PLAY IT BY EAR:

This idiom means to improvise/do something without preparation

Example: I didn’t have any idea where to go for the night out, so I decided to play it by ear.

 

6. GET OFF SOMEONE’S BACK:

This idiom is used to tell someone not to criticize or tell you what to do.

Example: My senior is in the habit of criticizing me, it’s high time she gets off my shoulder.

 

7. HEAD OVER HEELS:

This idiom is used for someone who is deeply in love.

Example: My brother is head over heels for his new girlfriend.

 

8. OLD HAND:

This idiom is used for an experienced person

Example: My grandpa is an old hand, let’s ask him.

 

9. SWEET TOOTH:

This idiom is used for a love of sugar or sweet things.

Example: My nephew craves for chocolate the entire day as he has a sweet tooth

 

10. LIPS ARE SEALED:

This idiom means to keep a secret

Example: Don’t worry, I wouldn’t tell your mother about your expenses. My lips are sealed.

 

 

 

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