2月9日号：Body Idioms (Part 2)

Last time, we looked at some idioms that use the word heart. Today, let’s look at some other idioms that include a part of the body.

Idioms with hand often refer to a person’s ability to do something. Here are some examples:

“(My) hands are tied” means that I don’t have the authority to do something.

◆ I wish I could change his decision, but my hands are tied.

◆ We’d like to invest in your company, but our hands are tied until the budget gets approved.

“(My) hands are full” means that I am too busy to do something.

◆ I’d like to take on this project, but right now my hands are full with other things.

◆ Even though her hands were full at the time, she did her best to help me.

Idioms with foot and feet often refer to someone’s position or feelings at a certain time.

A person who “has cold feet” is reluctant or hesitant right before they are going to do something.

◆ She is having cold feet about getting married tomorrow.

◆ I was excited about moving to London, but now I have cold feet.

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