Idioms

I heard my name mentioned in a conversation behind me, and so I was all ears.

I must catch the eye of the girl over there --- I particularly want to speak to her.

I hope he will pass the exam, but deep down / in my heart I'm sure he will fail.

Once he has put his mind to something, nothing will stop him.

He'll soon finish now that he's really got his teeth into the job.

Put you best foot forward and you'll succeed sooner or later.

My brother won't lift a finger to help in the house.

I am going to try my hand at playing the piano even though I have never done it before.

John is very capable, but I think this time he has bitter off more than he can chew.

You'll just have to grin and bear it until we can repair the heater for you room.

He was born in China. He knows the country like the back of his hand.

He is a fool to bury his head in the sand. He ought to face up to his problems.

The police turned a blind eye to the illegal racing in our area.

I spent the whole night racking my brains, trying to find a solution to the problem.

The next time you see me working with a man, don't jump to the conclusion that he is my husband.

On further consideration, I thought better of my original decision and voted against the proposal.

He has an eye for antique watches and she has a good ear for music.

She is spending too much money, and it is twice she was brought to her senses.

He must be out of his mind to consider playing football again at the age of 50.

I am in two minds about whether to go. I want to but I really think I ought to stay.

He is sticking his neck out by being so critical of the government policies.