body idioms Flashcards
1
Q
treat someone in an unfriendly way
A
give someone the cold shoulder
2
Q
tell sm sth that is not true as a joke
A
pull sm’s leg
3
Q
be ready to pay attention to what someone says
A
be all ears
4
Q
help sm
A
lend sm a hand
5
Q
ask sm for advice or information
A
pick sm’s brains
6
Q
do sth without sm knowing it
A
do sth behind sm’s back
7
Q
take a risk because you belive in sm
A
stick your neck out for sm
8
Q
argue in an angry way with another person
A
be at each other’s throats
9
Q
have complete control over sm
A
have sm under your thumb
10
Q
refuse very firmly to do or accept sm
A
put your foot down
11
Q
tell sm about sth that has been worrying you
A
get sth of your chest
12
Q
make sm feel annoyed or nervous
A
get on sm’s nervs
