Skin
The ability to endure criticism or insults without being bothered
What is a thick skin?
hand in hand
hard physical effort or labour
What is elbow grease?
when 2 people are very close in competition
What is neck and neck?
to prepare to leave or get ready for a journey
To annoy or irritate someone thoroughly or over time
to work very closely with another
space or freedom to move
What is elbow room?
to watch or monitor someone closely and make them feel uncomfortable
What is breathing down someones neck?
a collection of skills or methods used to accomplish a goal
What is a bag of tricks?
to frighten someone
What is jumping out your skin?
to have an advantage or control over a situation
What is having the upper hand?
to work in close proximity with someone, to associate with someone
What is rubbing elbows?
to take a risk or make a bold move, usually when there is danger, often to help someone else
What is sticking your neck out?
a phrase referring to someone who is very thin or emaciated
What is a bag of bones?
to protect yourself or prioritize your own well being
What is save your own skin?
to complete physicial labour or hard work
What is getting your hands dirty?
What is elbow out?
refers to a particular area or region, often a neighbourhood
What is that neck of the woods?
to reveal a secret, accidentally or purposefully
What is letting the cat out of the bag?
to have a personal stake in a game or situation
What is skin in the game?
acting against or harming some who helps you
What is biting the hand that feeds you?
to make your way forecefully
What is elbowing your way?
an adjective meaning very stubborn and not willing to change opinions
What is stiff-necked?
to leave someone else responsible for your actions
What is leaving someone holding the bag?