the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
waist
consider the facts about sth in an organised and thorough way
think through sth
have a very good, enjoyable relationship
get on like a house on fire
tissues or fibers that cause movement of body parts and organs
muscles
having a day when everything seems to go wrong
having a bad hair day
to be under one's control
be under one's thumb
very difficult to understand
as clear as mud
Main organs of the respiratory system
Lungs
someone or something that is very annoying
pain in the neck
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile
liver
to shout
yell
very simple
as easy as ABC
to scream
shriek
move suddenly as a result of a shock or surprise
jump out of one's skin
suddenly, without planning in advance
on the spur of the moment
not able to speak because you are shy or nervous
tongue-tied
one of the two openings of the nose
nostril
talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
mutter
from memory
by heart
to practice for a performance
rehearse
either of the two pieces of skin that can close over each eye
eyelid
A substance produced by the liver that breaks up fat particles.
Bile
to breathe out slowly and noisily, often because you are annoyed or unhappy
sigh
talk to someone about something that has been worrying you, so that you feel better about it
get something off your chest
They give a response without thinking about it much or doing any research on the subject
off the top of one's head
very strong and fit
as strong as an ox
A group of similar cells that perform a specific function.
Tissue
work very smoothly and well
work like a dream
The bones in the chest that protect the heart and lungs.
Ribs
do something unkind secretly
do something behind someone's back
the area below the waist and above the legs at either side of the body, or the joint that connects the leg to the upper part of the body
hips
A place in the body where two bones come together
joint
the bottom part of the foot that touches the ground when you stand or walk, or the bottom part of a shoe that touches the ground, usually not including the heel
sole
very cold
as cold as ice
the bones of the head that surround the brain and give the head its shape
skull
Say what you really feel
speak your mind
backbone
spine
to be calm and relaxed, especially in a difficult situation
as cool as a cucumber
treat someone in an unfriendly way
give someone the cold shoulder
make yourself understood
get accross to
Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart
Veins
a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise.
gasp
happening quickly
as quick as lightning
very quick
as quick as a flash
remain serious and not laugh
keep a straight face
be nervous or frightened because sth might fail
get cold feet
A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
artery
If something is the bee's knees, it's outstanding or the best in its class.
Bee's Knees
very light in weight
as light as a feather
to make a sad sound when you are unhappy, annoyed, or in pain
groan
to joke, to kid or trick someone
pull someone's leg
extremely fresh and full of energy
as fresh as a daisy
take a risk because you believe in someone
stick your neck out for someone
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
thigh
very strong
as solid as a rock
the back part of the human foot
heel
A body structure that is composed of different kinds of tissues that work together.
Organ
to employ
hire
to stop yourself from saying something that you would really like to say
bite one's tongue
A muscular and elastic sac that serves mainly to store food, break it up mechanically, and begin chemical digestion of proteins and fat.
stomach
with great feeling, sincerely
from the bottom of one's heart
very quiet
as quiet as a mouse
to help someone
lend someone a hand
white with fear or illness
as white as a sheet
complain (in a sad voice); make a high sad sound (as in pain or supplication)
whine
Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies.