Idioms with body parts

to help someone

Can you give me a hand with this box? It’s too heavy to carry on my own.

to try to stay positive when things seem negative

Keep your chin up! Things will get better soon.

to be very difficult

Getting Bobby to clean his room is like pulling teeth.

To give someone their full attention

“I cannot wait to hear what you have to say. I am all ears!”

To ignore someone

“Steve would not take to James after their argument. He has given him the cold shoulder.”

to avoid being connected to someone or something

I didn’t trust her, so I kept her at arm’s length.

to be almost able to remember or expressed

His name was on the tip of my tongue, but I needed to ask him.

information offered quickly, without research or calculation

Off the top of my head, I remember 11 people on the guest list.

to take a risk

I stuck my neck out when I bought that antique rug. I hope it's worth more money later on!

to tell someone your problems or frustrations

Thanks for listening to me complain about my brother. I needed to get it off my chest.