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Body and movement idioms

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  • Thanks for covering my _____. I'll never make that mistake again.
    back [to take action to protect yourself or someone from criticism/ blame]
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  • You have some great ideas, but you need to ____ before you run.
    walk [learn the basics before you try to do] something more advanced
  •  10
  • You'll ____ yourself if you don't take that opportunity!
    kick [be annoyed because you made a mistake/ missed an opportunity etc...]
  •  15
  • The course is tough, but you just need to get your ____ down and finish it.
    head [concentrate on the task you are currently doing]
  •  20
  • I don't know if I have the ____ to do that kind of work - It´s too risky!
    stomach [to have enough determination to do something unpleasant or dangerous]
  •  15
  • Could you keep a/an _____ on Eric? I´m not sure we can trust him just yet.
    eye [to watch or look after someone or something]
  •  10
  • We need to move around a couple of desks. Could you lend a _____?
    hand   [to help with an action or enterprise]
  •  20
  • Check your facts first- don´t _____ in and make a fool of yourself.
    leap  [to start doing something in a very enthusiastic way without thinking first]
  •  15