BODY IDIOMS
To be fully attentive and eager to listen.
Be all ears
Extremely pale, often due to fear or shock.
As white as a sheet
To shout loudly due to anger, excitement, etc.
Yell
Having a strong curiosity or interest in something.
Intrigued
The act of getting something; also refers to how something is perceived by others (e.g., audience reception).
Reception
To talk about something that has been bothering you.
Get something off your chest
Very stable and hard.
As solid as a rock
A low sound made when expressing discomfort, pain, annoyance, etc.
Groan
A remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection.
Coincedence
Made, done, happening, or chosen without method or conscious decision; lacking a definite plan or premeditated order.
Random
To take a risk or put oneself in a vulnerable position in order to support or help someone else.
Stick your neck out for someone
Very secure and protected.
As safe as houses
A sudden intake of breath due to surprise or shock.
Gasp
A biological response to harmful stimuli, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain in affected tissues.
Inflammation
To evaluate again; to reconsider an opinion or judgment about something after new information is available.
Reassess
To ask someone for their advice or knowledge on a particular subject.
Pick someone’s brains
Full of energy and vitality; looking healthy and bright.
As fresh as a daisy
A high-pitched scream expressing fear, excitement, etc.
Shriek
The negative aspect or disadvantage of something.
Downside
A statement about what will happen in the future based on current evidence or reasoning.
Prediction
To be in a fierce argument or conflict with someone.
Be at each other’s throats
Confusing and unclear.
As clear as mud
To complain persistently in a feeble way.
Whine
The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted; awareness through the senses.
Perception
A penalty imposed for wrongdoing; a consequence intended to deter undesirable behavior.
Punishment