THE BODY TALKS

Body Idioms

Group: Amanda Arantes, Ana Clara Kiuchi, Anna Carolina Barros, Mariana Barros, Nayra Silva.

Teacher: Carla

Class: 91

Keep An Eye OnMeaning: take care of, watch in order to protect.

Example: I'll keep an eye on the dinner while you're on the phone.

(My) Lips Are SealedMeaning: promise to keep a secret.

Example: Don't worry, I won't tell your mother how much you spent. My lips are sealed.

Cry Your Heart OutMeaning: cry very hard.

Example: I cried my heart out when my best friend moved away.

All EarsMeaning: fully listening.

Example: Give me a minute to finish my work and then I'll be allears to hear about your project.

Break A LegMeaning: good luck.

Example: Today's the big game, eh? Break a leg!

Cold FeetMeaning: nervous just before a big event.

Example: My sister didn't get cold feet until she put her wedding gown on.

Head Over HeelsMeaning: deeply in love.

Example: My brother is head over heels for his new girlfriend.

Keep One's Chin UpMeaning: try to be

cheerful.

Example: Keep your chin up. I'm sure you'll make some friends soon.

Let One's Hair DownMeaning: relax, have fun.

Example: Go to the cottage and let your hair down this weekend.

Sweet ToothMeaning:a love of sugar or sweet things.

Example: I need three spoonfuls of sugar in my tea. I have a sweet tooth.