15 body idioms
Here are 15 idioms that use body parts to describe everyday situations. For example, “to keep your chin up” means to stay positive, not just to lift your chin! By understanding these idioms, you’ll be able to speak and understand English more naturally. Let’s dive in and explore these idioms together!
Get something off one’s chest
To share thoughts or feelings that have been bothering you.
Put one’s foot down
To firmly say no or insist on a particular action.
Keep one’s chin up
To stay positive even when things are difficult.
Pull someone’s leg
To tease or joke in a playful way.
Head over heels
To be very excited about something or someone.
Cost an arm and a leg
To be very expensive.
Keep one’s fingers crossed
To hope for good luck or success.
Heart of gold
Someone who is very kind and generous.
Get cold feet
To suddenly feel nervous about something.
On the tip of one’s tongue
When you almost remember something but not quite.
Kick the bucket
To die.
Keep one’s nose to the grindstone
To work hard and steadily.
Hit the nail on the head
To describe exactly what the problem is.
See eye to eye
To agree with someone.
To stomach something
To tolerate something unpleasant or difficult.
Did you find the body idioms interesting? Don’t forget to check out our hand idioms too!
