15 health and body idioms
Idioms are phrases that don’t always mean what they seem to at first. In this article, we’ll explore 15 idioms that use body parts to talk about everyday situations related to health and wellness. For example, “a pain in the neck” means something or someone is annoying, not an actual pain. Let’s dive in and learn some useful idioms together!
A pain in the neck
An annoying or troublesome person or thing.
Bite the bullet
To bravely face a painful or difficult situation.
In the pink
To be in good health.
Under the weather
To feel unwell or sick.
Break a sweat
To work hard, especially physically.
A clean bill of health
A doctor’s report that someone is healthy.
Get cold feet
To suddenly feel nervous about something.
Hit the hay
To go to bed or sleep.
In a nutshell
To say something in a few words.
Lend a hand
To offer help or assistance.
Out of shape
Not physically fit.
Get on someone’s nerves
To irritate or annoy someone.
A pain in the backside (or a pain in the ass)
Something that is very annoying or difficult to deal with.
Keep one’s chin up
To stay positive in a difficult situation.
Work one’s fingers to the bone
To work extremely hard.
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