give someone a hand
To help someone with a task.
Example: Could you give me a hand moving this sofa?
A212 words · Elementary
Body Idioms vocabulary — A2
Body idioms for everyday actions and feelings, with phrases like give someone a hand, keep an eye on something and break a leg using parts of the body.
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12keep an eye on something
To watch or check something carefully so nothing goes wrong.
Example:
Can you keep an eye on the soup while I answer the door?
learn something by heart
To memorise something so completely that you can repeat it from memory.
Example:
She had to learn the poem by heart for the school show.
break someone's heart
To cause someone deep sadness, especially by ending a relationship.
Example:
It broke his heart when she moved away.
have a sweet tooth
To enjoy eating sugary foods like cakes and chocolate very much.
Example:
I definitely have a sweet tooth — I can't resist dessert.
put your feet up
To relax, especially by sitting or lying down comfortably after work.
Example:
After the long shift, I just wanted to put my feet up.
all ears
Listening very carefully and eager to hear what someone will say.
Example:
Go on, tell me — I'm all ears.
keep your fingers crossed
To hope very much that something good will happen.
Example:
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for good exam results.
a pain in the neck
Someone or something that is very annoying.
Example:
That printer is such a pain in the neck.
break a leg
Used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
Example:
You're on stage soon — break a leg!
face to face
With two people meeting in person.
Example:
Some things have to be said face to face rather than by email.
hand in hand
Closely connected, or holding hands.
Example:
Cheap flights and crowded beaches go hand in hand.
