Body and movement idioms | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Thanks for covering my back. I´ll never make that mistake again.

to take action to protect yourself or someone from criticism/ blame

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You have some great ideas, but you need to walk before you run.

Learn the basics before you try to do something more advanced

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You´ll kick yourself if you don´t take that opportunity!

be annoyed because you made a mistake/ missed an opportunity etc...

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The course is tough, but you just need to get your head down and finish it.

Concentrate on the task you are currently doing.

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I don´t know if I have the stomach to do that kind of work - It´s too risky!

To have enough determination to do something unpleasant or dangerous

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Could you keep an eye on Eric? I´m not sure we can trust him just yet.

To watch or look after someone or something

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We need to move around a couple of desks. Could you lend a hand?

To help with an action or enterprise

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Check your facts first- don´t leap in and make a fool of yourself.

To start doing something in a very enthusiastic way without thinking first

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