Share U4 Body and movement idioms
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1. Thanks for covering my back / neck / shoulder! I'll never make that mistake again!
BACK: to take action to protect yourself or someone else against criticism, blame, or legal problems.
2. You've got some great ideas, but you need to crawl / walk / step before you can run.
YOU NEED TO WALK BEFORE YOU CAN RUN: learn the basics before trying to do something more advanced.
3. You'll hit / pat/ kick yourself if you don't take that opportunity!
KICK YOURSELF: to be very annoyed because you have made a mistake, an opportunity, etc.
4. The course is tough, but you just need to get your eyes / head/ nose down and finish it.
GET YOUR HEAD DOWN: to concentrate on the task you are currently doing.
5. I don't know if I had have the mind / stomach / heart for doing that kind of work!
HAVE THE STOMACH FOR: to have enough determination to do something unpleasant or dangerous.
6. Could you keep / have / give an eye on Eric? I'm not sure that we should trust him.
KEEP AN EYE ON: to watch or look after someone or something.
7. Could you lend a hand / back / shoulder?
LEND A HAND: to help with an action or enterprise.
