Body Idioms in English

What does an arm and a leg mean?   Idiom Meaning: very expensive   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Melancholia (2011) Time of Scene: ~00:38:00 John: Do you have any idea how much this party cost me? A ballpark figure? Justine: No. I don’t. Should I? John: Yes, I think you […]

What does wet behind the ears mean?   Idiom Meaning: lacking experience or maturity   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Bandidas (2006) Time of Scene: ~00:53:20 Quentin Cooke: Besides, you’re not alone. Sara Sandoval: Right. A gun-happy farm girl, an ugly dog, a wet-behind-the-ears cop and a spoiled brat. What a team! […]

What does upper hand mean?   Idiom Meaning: advantage   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   New Girl “Tinfinity” (2013) Time of Scene: ~00:06:30 Winston Bishop: I couldn’t stop you from inviting Jax to the party, but I can stop it from going any further. I will not lose Jax as a friend, […]

What does see eye to eye mean?   Idiom Meaning: agree on something   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Unstable (2009) Time of Scene: ~00:24:00 Olivia Benson: Hey, you don’t get to knock heads even when it’s about a kid. Detective Nate Kendall: It’s no surprise we don’t see eye to eye. Olivia Benson: […]

What does rule of thumb mean?   Idiom Meaning: general rule of guideline   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Rancho Deluxe (1975) Time of Scene: ~01:29:40 Henry Beige: I’m gonna give you a rule of thumb. You foller it and you just might hold on to this ranch of yours. All large-scale […]

What does pain in the neck mean?   Idiom Meaning: something very annoying or frustrating   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Dishonored Lady (1947) Time of Scene: ~00:05:40 Freddie: I always drink, particularly when I’m with you. Madeleine Damien: Am I that hard to take sober? Freddie: You’re a voluptuous pain in […]

What does neck of the woods mean?   Idiom Meaning: local neighborhood   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Finding Nemo (2003) Time of Scene: ~00:28:20 Nigel: Hi there. From my neck of the woods, eh? Sorry if I took a snap at you at one time. Fish gotta swim. Birds gotta eat. […]

What does let your hair down mean?   Idiom Meaning: relax and have fun   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   A Chorus Line (1985) Time of Scene: ~00:39:30 Zach: Goddammit, now can’t anybody up there hear me! Just let your hair down! Can’t you talk? All of you just talk to me. […]

What does keep your chin up mean?   Idiom Meaning: be optimistic   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Evolution (2001) Time of Scene: ~00:32:50 Harry Block: Keep your chin up. You know she wanted to give you some, don’t you? Ira Kane: Were you even in that courtroom? Harry Block: Getting barbecued […]

What does in over my head mean?   Idiom Meaning: trying something that is much too difficult to accomplish   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Deus Ex Machina “Person of Interest” (2014) Time of Scene: ~00:31:20 George Hersh: Oh, dear. I think I might be in over my head. John Reese: I’m […]

What does get a head start mean?   Idiom Meaning: begin earlier than others   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Death Hunt (1981) Time of Scene: ~00:24:40 Sundog/George Washington Lincoln Brown: Take it easy, kid. Take it easy. You have a lot of potential for a rookie, but damn you’re ragged. […]

What does face the music mean?   Idiom Meaning: deal with the consequences   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Scent of a Woman (1992) Time of Scene: ~00:57:25 Lt. Col. Frank Slade: Oh uh, Charlie. About your little problem… there are two kinds of people in this world… those who stand up […]

What does all ears mean?   Idiom Meaning: ready to listen   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Casino Royale (2006) Time of Scene: ~01:35:50 Doctor: Stay calm and don’t interrupt. Because you’ll be dead within two minutes unless you do exactly what I tell you. James Bond: I’m all ears.   […]