Body Idioms
An approximate method for doing something, based on practical experience rather than theory.
the rule of thumb
Boastfully display one's abilities or accomplishments
show off
1. The value printed or depicted on a coin, banknote, postage stamp, ticket, etc., especially when less than the actual value.
2. The apparent worth or implication of something
face value
2. Her lie was unconvincing, but he took it at face value.
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
widespread
An annoying or tedious person or thing
pain in the neck
1. accept a particular job or responsibility;
2. employ
take on
A system of money in general use in a particular country
currency
bulky and thick
chuncky
Be confronted with the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.
face the music
Start doing sth without having really decided if it is the right thing to do or having considered the best way to do it.
rush into
Exchange something that represents value for the money it is worth
cash in
A temporary structure on the outside of a building, made of wooden planks and metal poles, used by workmen while building, repairing, or cleaning the building
scaffolding
Pretend not to notice
turn a blind eye
Looking at evidence means digging into the facts in the story – key people, events, numbers, etc. – to see if they ...
hold up
Decide something by throwing a coin up in the air and seeing which side is shown after it lands.
toss a coin
1. a hissing or rustling sound;
2. impressively smart and fashionable.
swish
Lose self-control; panic
lose your head
be successful/not successful in a fight, contest, etc.
come off well / badly
An expression used when tossing a coin to decide between two alternatives.
heads or tails
A sudden, usually temporary malfunction or fault of equipment
glitch