Idioms with body parts

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Idioms with body parts

A collocation is two or more words that often go together.

Get something off one’s chest

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

to tell someone your problems or frustrations

To stick one’s neck out

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

to take a risk

Off the top of my head

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

information offered quickly, without research or calculation

On the tip of my tongue

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

to be almost able to remember or expressed

To keep at arm’s length

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

to avoid being connected to someone or something

Cold shoulder

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

To ignore someone

All ears

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

To give someone their full attention

Like pulling teeth

Getting Bobby to clean his room is like pulling teeth.

to be very difficult

Keep your chin up

Keep your chin up! Things will get better soon.

to try to stay positive when things seem negative

Give someone a hand

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

Example

to help someone

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