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MIND, HEART & BODY - THE CULTURAL SIDE OF IDIOMS
When Body Parts Speak: The Hidden Meaning Behind Everyday Idioms
Body-related idioms reveal how English speakers connect physical actions with emotions, intelligence, and personality.
Explore the idioms below to uncover their figurative meanings — and the stories behind them!
👉 Click on each idiom below to uncover its story and meaning!
Go to one's head
Go to one's head
Grease sb’s palm
Grease sb’s palm
Hand in glove with somebody
Hand in glove with somebody
Have a sharp tongue
Have a sharp tongue
Have an eye for
Have an eye for
Have at one’s fingertips
Have at one’s fingertips
Have somebody’s hands full
Have somebody’s hands full
Have the gift of the gab
Have the gift of the gab
Have time on one's hands
Have time on one's hands
Head over heels (in love)
Head over heels (in love)
In the flesh
In the flesh
Keep a straight face
Keep a straight face
Keep one’s chin up
Keep one’s chin up
Keep one’s fingers crossed
Keep one’s fingers crossed
Lead somebody by the nose
Lead somebody by the nose
Lend an ear
Lend an ear
Make one’s mouth water
Make one’s mouth water
Give/lend someone a helping hand
Give/lend someone a helping hand
Have one’s heart in one’s mouth
Have one’s heart in one’s mouth
Have/ keep one's wits about one
Have/ keep one's wits about one
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