Organ Idioms, part: 04

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# To see eye to eye= to agree with someone on something

Example: Sunny did not see Ronnie eye to eye regarding the matter of moving city.

# To have foot in mouth= to say or do something that offends others

Example: It is C.K.P's habit to have foot in mouth and embarrass his juniors.

# To keep eyes peeled= to be vigilant

Example: The thief might come tonight. We have to keep our eyes peeled.

# To go in one ear and out of the other= to forget easily

Example: You should not pay heed to the criticism of  rustic people. It should go in your one ear and out of the other.

# To drag one's feet= to do something slowly because one is not interested.

Example: I had to drag my feet to complete the assignment since I possessed a strong repulsion to it.

# To keep feet on the ground= to be realistic

Example: Nobita should keep his feet on the ground and pay attention to study.

# To look down one's nose= to feel boast

Example: You should never look down your nose and respect others.

# Play it by ear= to do something without preparation

Example: We didn't know anything about the exam. We just played it by ear.

# Cold feet=to give a second thought to something.

Example: Jenny gave a cold feet to the decision of her marriage.

# To face the music= to face an unpleasant situation

Example: They faced the music for our foolishness.








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