Hello Learners!

I'm back with another set of idiomatic expressions. If last time we discussed Weather Idioms, this time I chose five idiomatic expressions using various parts of the body. Let's learn and explore the world of idioms together!

Parts of the Body Idioms

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Weak in the Knees

• affected by a strong emotion and unable to do anything
  
  
  
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Sample Dialogue:

A: Are you sure you can do this? You can still change your mind!
B: Yes, I have decided to meet him. It's all in the past now. I have gotten over him.
A: I'm just worried about you. You always get weak in the knees when it comes to him
B: That was before, I'm stronger now... thanks for your concern.

Pain in the Neck

• to be very annoying
  
  
  
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Sample Dialogue:

A: Hey! Hurry up...
B: Why are you in a hurry? That was our last lecture for today!
A: I know, but Mr. M is heading this way!
B: Oh! The guy who keeps on asking you out? He's almost your stalker!
A: I know! He's a total pain in the neck!

Give the Cold Shoulder

• to intentionally ignore someone or treat someone in an unfriendly way
  
  
  
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Sample Dialogue:

A: Shane, are you and Dylan fighting again?
B: No, we aren't.
A: Then, why are you giving him the cold shoulder?
B: I'm not... I'm just really busy today.

A Slip of the Tongue

• something that you say when you intended to say something else
  
  
  
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Sample Dialogue:

A: The reunion was super fun! I'm so glad to see everyone again.
B: That's true, but I really had a good laugh when you called "Sarah" with the wrong name!
A: Ugh! That was embarrassing! It was a slip of the tongue.
B: I can't blame you. Sarah changed a lot. She has become so lovely!

Heart is in the Right Place

• Someone means well or is good at heart, even if they don't always do the right thing.
  
  
  
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Sample Dialogue:

A: Mommy, why can't I help in unpacking our things?
B: Baby, I know your heart is in the right place, but it will really save us time if you don't.
A: Sorry if I broke some plates earlier, mom.
B: It's okay, honey. Why don't you play with your sisters outside?

QUIZ:

Fill in the blanks with the correct idiom.

1. What he did was quite embarrassing, but I know his ________________ .
2. I accidentally called Mark by his friend's name. It was _______________.
3. I get ____________ everytime I see my idol.
4. This project is a ____________. Why is it too long?
5. I already apologized a lot of times. Please don't ______________.
   
   
   
   
   
   SOURCE/REFERENCE:
   
   
   1 https://www.macmillandictionary.com/us/dictionary/american/weak-in-the-knees
   2 https://www.macmillandictionary.com/us/dictionary/american/be-a-pain-in-the-neck?q=Pain+in+the+Neck
   3 https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/give-someone-the-cold-shoulder
   4 https://www.macmillandictionary.com/us/dictionary/american/a-slip-of-the-tongue
   5 https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/heart+is+in+the+right+place
   
   
   I hope you learned something from this post...
   
   
   Thanks for dropping by!
   Love lots, @tegoshei