IDIOMS with parts of the body

be all ears

suddenly feel that you are not brave enough to do something you planned to do

Helen has been looking rather down in the mouth since she missed out on the promotion.

UNHAPPY

turn a blind eye (to something)

1. be all ears

2. get/have cold feet

3. look down in the mouth

a. look/be unhappy

b. listen very closely to what is being said

c. become too nervous to take part in a difficult or dangerous situation

cost an arm and a leg

used to wish someone luck

My mum put her foot down and I had to stay home on school nights.

 use your hands in an awkward or careless way, so that you drop or break things

unable to do something practical

Though he's my own flesh and blood, I am not going to accept that kind of behaviour.

be calm in a difficult situation

disrespectful or rude behaviour, especially towards someone in a position of authority

It’s a bit of a .............. , asking me for money.

 Tell me exactly what happened. I'm ....................... .

See you later. I am going to my music exam. .................!

They later got cold ............ and canceled the order.

He had the .................... to make personal remarks and expect no reaction.