To beat one’s head against the wall.
Meaning : To waste one’s time trying hard to accomplish something that is completely hopeless.
Example : You’re wasting your timetrying to figure this puzzle out. You’re just beating your head against the wall.
Sight for sore eyes
Meaning: A welcome sight.
Example : Oh, am I glad to see you here! You’re a sight for sore eyes.
Pain in the neck
Meaning : To be very annoying
Example : My little sister won’t leave me alone. She’s a real pain in the neck.
To wash your hands off (something/someone)
Meaning : To end one’s association with someone or something.
Example : That car was a real headache. I washed my hands of it long ago.
Weak at the knees
Meaning: if someone goes weak at the knees, they feel as if they might fall down because they have a sudden strong emotionabout something or someone.
Example : The very thought of jumping out of an aircraft with a parachute made him go weak atthe knees.
Cast iron stomach
Meaning : A very strong stomach that can withstand bad food.
Example : If I didn’t have a cast-iron stomach, I couldn’t eat this stuff.
Land on your feet
Meaning : To be in good or improved condition after a difficult experience.
Example : It may take a few months to get a job, but I’m sureyou’ll land on your feet.
I hope this English lesson is useful to you and you have learned some interesting English idioms related to body parts.
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