Body Parts Idioms By the end of the lesson you will have learnt 10 new idioms which include names of body parts. Please take notes of all the idioms, write 10 sentences with the idioms omitted and bring them with you to the lesson.

to put your foot in it Meaning to say something by accident that embarrasses or upsets someone Example – You shouldn’t have told your dad that your mum crashed his car. You really put your foot in it.

To cost an arm and a leg Meaning to be very expensive Example – This car is really nice to drive but it cost an arm and a leg.

To be all ears Meaning --- fully listening Example – Come on! Tell us your story. I am all ears.

To get something off one’s chest Meaning --- to tell someone your problems Example – Thanks for listening to me complain about my work. I just needed to get it off my chest.

To see eye to eye Meaning --- If two people see eye to eye, they agree with each other Example - My brother and I see eye to eye about politics.

To keep an eye on something/somebody Meaning --- to take care of, to watch in order to protect Example – I need to answer the phone. Please keep an eye on the omelette or it will burn.

To play something by ear Meaning --- to do something without a plan Example – When the conflict started, I wasn’t sure what to do and had to play it by ear.

To be head over heels Meaning --- completely in love Example – My sister is head over heels for her boyfriend. She doesn’t notice his strange behaviour.

To let one’s hair down Meaning --- to relax, to rest Example – It’s time we let our hair down. We have done too much work. Let’s go to the club.

To make one’s blood boil Meaning --- to make very angry Example – Rudeness makes my blood boil. I can’t stop myself.

Complete the sentences with the idioms you have studied. Bring the answers with you to the lesson. I don’t see ______ about fashion with my friend. We always argue about it. I can’t stop thinking about her. I even se her in my dreams. I think I am _________ for her. We are going away this weekend. Could you ________ on the house please? Write 10 similar sentences with the idioms in this tutorial and bring them to the lesson with you.