IDIOMS III

The Word's The Thing

Dr. Louis D. Appel 

Each clue below leads to an idiomatic expression containing a body part.

1. Stay strong

2. Fool someone

3. Have no choice

4. Bribe someone

5. Show frustration

6. Consider seriously 

7. Clumsy or awkward

8. Argue over petty issues

9. Make sure everyone is here

10. Be horrified, fill with dread

11. Hold a grudge and be easily angered

12. Have no facts or reasons to support your position or actions 

 

Answers:

 

1. Keep a stiff upper lip

2. Pull the wool over someone's eyes

3. Have your back to the wall

4. Grease their palm

5. Throw up your hands

6. Take to heart

7. All thumbs

8. Split hairs

9. Count noses

10. Make your blood run cold

11. Have a chip on your shoulder

12. Not have a leg to stand on