Parts os the body-idioms: Guessing meaning from context.
Idioms Are A Pain In The Neck
These sentences all contain idioms connected to parts of the body.
However, you must remember that the meanings are often very different to the individual words that they contain.
Read the sentences and try to guess the meanings of the words in bold writing .
We need a keen, energetic young person with a good eye for detail to start work immediately as a trainee flower arranger.
I offered to help him but he just told me to keep my nose out of other people's business.
I've got a lot of things to do today. Can you lend me a hand?
It was over twelve years ago that I first set my heart on becoming a lawyer and today I have finally passed my law exams.
There's nothing anybody can do about the train delays so we just have to try to put a brave face on it . Certainly, it doesn't help to complain.
They come from two completely different political backgrounds but surprisingly, the two world leaders see eye to eye on many issues.
I've been racking my brains but I just can't remember where I put the documents.
I do love the children very much, but sometimes they can really be a pain in the neck.
When I asked the receptionist what time the director would finish her meeting, he just shrugged his shoulders and wouldn't give me any more information.
If you wear that dress at the funeral it is sure to raise a few eyebrows . I think maybe you should wear something less colorful.
It is always harder for an older worker to lose a job. The young generally fall on their feet within a year or so but somebody over 50 may never work again.
I know you've got a lot of work to do today but if you put your back into it I'm sure you can finish before midnight.
Can you gues who might be speaking in each sentence?
What do you think is the situation?