 Re: Body Part Idioms.
I've got ones concerning the feet:
"Get my foot in the door" This means that you want to get a job at some place or you are trying to get noticed by getting an interview or lower level job in the hopes that you'll be able to work up to a better job at that company or place. i.e, I got a job at Microsoft as a janitor to get my foot in the door.
"Get your feet wet" This means to get some experience a new venture or job, etc., i.e., I took a small part in the school play to get my feet wet as an actor.
"Put my foot in my mouth": This means you said something stupid or embarassing that made yourself look bad, and you didn't realize it until it was too late.
"He's got lead feet" Someone who drives a car too fast (as if his feet are heavy like lead pushing the gas pedal down). |