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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.
What Does “in the blink of an eye” mean? Definition: If something is done in the blink of an eye, […]
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What Does “keep an eye on” mean? Definition: keep an eye on something/someone means to watch or look after something
What Does “hit the nail on the head” mean? Definition: said to describe exactly a situation or a problem. Example(s)
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What Does “on the face of it” mean? Definition: on the surface. Example(s) On the face of it, she seems
What Does “get in someone’s hair” mean? Definition: Annoy someone. Example(s) I know that the children get in your hair,
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What Does “put on a brave face” mean? Definition: to pretend that a problem doesn’t bother you. Example(s) He looks
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What Does “yoke around someone’s neck” mean? Definition: a burden. Example(s) They decided to buy the car on credit. This
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What Does “wait on someone hand and foot” mean? Definition: to serve someone well, satisfying all personal needs. Example(s) She
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What Does “take the bit between one’s teeth” mean? Definition: to take charge. Example(s) The company needed a new manager
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What Does “pain in the neck” mean? Definition: an annoyance. Example(s) The teacher’s last assignment is really a pain in
What Does “rack one’s brain” mean? Definition: (also rack one’s brains) to think very hard about something. Example(s) I’ve racked
What Does “wag one’s chin” mean? Definition: to talk. Example(s) Stop wagging your chin and do something. This idiom is