A small fault or weakness in a person or system that can result in its failure.
To stab someone in the back.
To say nasty things about someone when they are not there.
cold feet
nervous just before a big event
see eye to eye
agree
let one's hair down
relax, have fun
(by the) skin of one's teeth
just barely
In the blink of an eye.
Extremely quickly.
play something by ear
do something without a plan
Turn a blind eye.
To ignore something that you know is wrong.
over my dead body
not unless I'm dead and can't stop you
pull one's leg
joke or tease someone
(an) old hand
an experienced person
To be tongue-tied.
Describes the feeling (familiar to many language learners) that you get when you can't seem to find the right words to say, and so you are unable to speak. As i
face the music
meet, stand up to unpleasant consequences, for example, criticism or punishment
Skeleton in the closet/cupboard.
If you have a skeleton in the cupboard it means you have are hiding a shocking secret about yourself.
head over heels
deeply in love
cost an arm and a leg
be very expensive
break a leg
good-luck
The naked eye
If something can be seen with the naked eye, it can be seen without the help of a microscope.
have one's head in the clouds
be unaware or unrealistic about something
head start
an earlier start
thick in the head
not very intelligent
Itchy feet.
To be restless and have a strong desire to travel.
by heart
memorize
get something off one's chest
tell someone your problems
To put your feet up.
To relax.
(my) flesh and blood
relative
the neck of the woods
nearby location or region
To have a bun in the oven.
To be pregnant.
What is the meaning of ALL EARS?
fully listening
keep one's chin up
try to be cheerful
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