Body Idioms: Definitions
- The sight of abused children makes my blood boil. Make someone's blood boil: Make someone very angry
- The teacher game me a hand with the homework. Give a hand with: help with
- Go ahead and have a break. I'll keep an eye on the kids. Keep an eye on: look after, take care of
- You deserve a pat on the back for a job well done! Pat on the back: congratulations
- My friend turned a deaf ear on my request for a loan. Turn a deaf ear: not listen to, ignore
- You must be pulling my leg! That can't be true. Pull a leg: not be serious, joke
- Turn that music down! It sets my teeth on edge! Set someone's teeth on edge: make very nervous, annoy greatly
- You need to take a break, relax and let your hair down. Let your hair down: be informal, relax
- This is just too difficult for me. It's way above my head. Above someone's head: be too difficult for someone
- I dare you to say that to his face. Say something to someone's face: tell someone something in person
- You will need to learn these rules by heart if you want to pass the exam. Learn by heart: memorize
- Don't show him those chocolates. He's got a sweet tooth and will eat them all up! Sweet tooth: love of sweet foods
