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Body Idioms... like telling somebody to break a leg before a theatrical performance. Can you figure out all of these?
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Why, yes, I can.

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You can view idioms by category here: http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/cat/
Body idioms: http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/cat/9.html
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Ah, that link is a very good link. I was surprised not to find 'butterfingers' or 'heart to heart', but not surprised that 'weak bladder' wasn't on the list.
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Sleepy, I will add them. Thanks for the suggestions.
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