face the music
What Does “face the music” mean? Definition: said when someone accepts to confront the unpleasant consequences of one’s actions. Example(s) […]
Parts of the Body
Idioms are expressions that have a special meaning different from the words in them. Many idioms use parts of the body to explain feelings, actions, or situations in a fun and colorful way. Here is a list of common idioms related to parts of the body, along with what they mean.
keep a civil tongue
What Does “keep a civil tongue” mean? Definition: (also keep a civil tongue in one’s head) to speak politely. Example(s)
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keep one’s eye open
What Does “keep one’s eye open” mean? Definition: (also keep one’s eye peeled/skinned) to remain alert and watchful. Example(s) Please
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learn by heart
What Does “learn by heart” mean? Definition: (also learn by heart) to memorize something. Example(s) She learned the poem by
make a clean breast of
What Does “make a clean breast of” mean? Definition: to tell the truth; to confess. Example(s) After he had lied
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big mouth
What Does “big mouth” mean? Definition: said about someone who tend to say things which are meant to be kept
achilles heel
What Does “achilles heel” mean? Definition: said about a strong situation which contains an element of vulnerability. Example(s) Journalists considered