BODY IDIOMS

to see eye to eye 👀

to be all ears 👂

to cost and arm and a leg 💰

to get cold feet 😰

cry one’s heart out 🫀

to pull someone’s leg 🦵

head over heels 👡

keep your chin up 🙂

my lips are sealed 🤐

keep your hair on 🦁

keep your hair on – no te alteres

– Isabel, how many times do I have to tell you? You’re supposed to add the water first and then the milk?

– All right! Well, what difference does it make! It’s just a cup of tea! Keep your hair on!

my lips are sealed – soy una tumba

– Come on, what is it?

– Ok, (whispers in Phillip’s ear) Remember what I just said! Okay? Not a single soul!

– Don’t worry, my lips are sealed.

(Isabel exits)

…DIALING……  – Oh my God!

to see eye to eye – estar de acuerdo

– Look! I’m not signing the divorce unless I get the house in Benidorm, is that clear? Oh you agree? Oh okay, sorry I got a bit agitated. Well I’m glad we see eye to eye on that.

– And by the way, I’m keeping the dog. 

to be all ears – ser todo oídos

– Phil, would you like to know the definitive trick for mastering the Spanish subjuntive tense once and for all?

– Of course! If you have any tips or tricks about that, I’m all ears!

– Well, you’re gonna have to do some reading. There you go, enjoy! (Throws a thick book at him)

– Which page?

to cost and arm and a leg – costar un riñón

– This is the vintage fur coat that I inherited from my grandmother. Isabel, what do you think? Does it suit me?

– It’s not really your style, but I mean, don’t get me wrong. You do look like a cool guy! I’m not sure if it’s appropriate for the Lobster Club, Phillip.

– Oh don’t worry, I wasn’t planning to. I only wear it on very special occasions. They only made a handful of these and that’s why they cost an arm and a leg.

to get cold feet – echarse atrás, asustarse

– So, did you have a word with the neighbour about the cigarette butts on the terrace?

– Well, I was going to but when I saw her she was shouting at her boyfriend and I got cold feet.

– I think I’ll put a letter under her door instead.

to cry one’s heart out – llorar desconsoladamente

– I told her: “I just want a few highlights, is that okay?” “Yeah, sure!” Look at this mess! What am I going to do now?

– Oh my goodness! You look like a different woman. This is crazy! Look, don’t worry. I’m sure she can sort it out, okay? Let’s give her a call. 

– Hello, is that The Cutting Mill? Yes Jane. I’ve got Isabel here. Look, she’s crying her heart out. She’s not happy at all. Please, can you sort this out for her? 

to pull someone’s leg – tomar el pelo

– So what do you think of my cooking skills? Does my Russian salad live up to your expectations?

– Oh my goodness this is the best Russian salad I’ve ever had in my life.

– Well, what can I say? Cooking is just one of my natural talents.

– Oh come on, stop pulling my leg! I just saw you putting the packet in the bin! 

– Oh you saw that?

– Hmm.

head over heels – de la cabeza a los pies

– Hi Isabel, listen can I tell you something? 

–Yeah, go on. 

– Well, I’ve fallen madly in love with you. In fact,  I’m head over heels in love with you and…will you marry me?

– What? 

– I know this is very sudden but…

(Phone disconnects)

keep your chin up – anímate

Yes, grandma, I know this pandemic seems like a never-ending nightmare, but
keep your chin up!  It’ll all be over soon and we’ll throw a party in your garden. Yes, yes, I’ll bring some cake. Chocolate and raspberries? Yes, okay, that shouldn’t be a problem.