Share Body Idioms Part II
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I always make sure to (memorize) my presentation beforehand and learn it by rote.
have your heart set
bare bones operation
learn by heart
Our startup is (a skeleton) at the moment, but we're working hard to expand and grow.
a bare-bones operation
a belly up
a be a big mouth
I had a chance to study abroad in college, but it (escape) when I didn't apply in time.
dug my heels
got my hands dirty
slipped through my fingers
To truly understand the business, you need to (get involved) in the day-to-day operations and get to work..
wash your hands
get your hands dirty
be all ears
We made a pact to keep each other's secrets, and (I won't say a word).
belly up
have my heart set on something
my lips are sealed
Our company almost went (bankrupt) during the pandemic, but we were able to pivot and adapt to the new challenges.
slip through your fingers
bare bones operation
belly up
She's (decided) on becoming a doctor since she was a child.
learn by heart
had her heart set on
got your hands dirty
Despite the pushback, she (persisted) and stuck to her principles.
dug her heels in
washed her hands
was the brains
Whenever I meet with our clients, I make sure (to listen carefully) and really listen to their needs and concerns.
to wash my hands
to be a big mouth
to be all ears
He can't keep a secret and is always blabbing to everyone; he (tells everyone).
gets his hands dirty
is the brains
is a real big mouth
After the scandal, the CEO tried to (abandon) the situation, but he was still held accountable.
slip through it fingers
wash his hands of
be the brains
Our head of research and development is the (real the person responsible for inventing) behind our latest innovations.
ears
big mouth
brains
