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Body idioms

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    C1 vocabulary
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  • We don't see _____ to ______ on this issue. (We don't agree)
    eye to eye
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  • I've just put my _______ in it! I didn't know it was John's painting when I told him I didn't like it. (said something embarrassing or wrong)
    foot
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  • It's important to have a _____________ to cry on when things get too much for you. (somebody to listen to your problems when you are upset)
    shoulder
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  • He came to me with a very long _______ and admitted there had been an error. (looking unhappy)
    face
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  • She left him later that year and broke his _________. (made him unhappy after ending a relationship).
    heart
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  • Messi is _______ and __________ above any other player. (much better than)
    head and shoulders
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  • It was obvious that Alan had fallen _______ over ________ in love with Veronica. (deeply in love)
    head over heels
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  • He would like to help but his _________ are tied by the regulations. (A law or rule is stopping him from helping)
    hands
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  • The local shopkeepers know who sells what so they don't step on one another's _______. (upset somebody by getting involved in another person's responsibility).
    toes
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  • He was criticized for trying to go over the ________ of senior officers. (communicate with someone in a higher position in order to get what they want).
    heads
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  • The two men had an argument that got out of ______ and the police were called. (out of control)
    hand
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  • It's hard to feel comfortable when you've got your boss breathing down your ________. (watching closely and checking on you)
    neck
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  • It cost us an _______ and a _______ to get here. But it has been worth every penny and more. ( a lot of money)
    arm and a leg
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  • Although I knew the children would be in safe ________, I still felt anxious. (being looked after by somebody trustworthy)
    hands
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  • You'd never win if you went to court. Our lawyers said you wouldn't have a _______ to stand on. (in a weak position where you cannot prove your claim)
    leg
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  • I've got a feeling in my ________ we're going to lose this election. (a strong feeling you're right)
    bones
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