Body Parts in Idioms
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Achilles heel = the only vulnerable spot in a
person or thing that is otherwise strong; a
serious or fatal weakness/ fault
R: clciul lui AchileAfter ones own heart = to like someone
because of similar interestsR: a fi pe inima cuiva/ pe placul cuiva
An eye for an eye (and a tooth for a tooth) =
retaliation/ retribution in kind, a punishment
that is as cruel as the crime
R: ochi pentru ochi, dinte pentru dinte
An eye opener = a surprise; a startling or
enlightening experience
R: a deschide ochii asupra a ceva nou/ a vedea
cu al i ochi o situa ie
Armed to the teeth = heavily armed
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R: narmat pn-n din i
Behind ones back= when one is not present
R: pe la spatele cuiva, n lipsa/necuno tin a
cuiva
Blue blood = having the qualities of being ofnoble birth
R: a avea snge albastru
Cant put ones finger on = cant locate
immediately, cant find the answer
R: a nu putea pune degetul pe
Cant see beyond the end of ones nose =
limited vision concerning decisions of the
future
R: a nu vedea mai departe de propriul nas, a
avea ochelari de cal
Crocodile tears = false tears, pretendedgriefR: lacrimi de crocodil
Face to face/ eyeball-to-eyeball = confronting
each other
R: fa n fa /ochi n ochi Foulmouth = a user of profanityR:gur-spurcatHand in hand = in closeassociationR: mn n mnHands are tied = restrained from
actingR: a avea minile legate
Heart-to-heart = intimate speaking freely andseriously about a private subject
R: de la inim la inim, de la suflet la sufletI could have bitten my tongue off= sorry
you said something
R: mai bine-mi mu cam limba
In one ear and out the other = does not heed
or pay attention
R: intr pe o ureche i iese pe cealaltIts in your hands = it is your responsibility
R: este in minile tale
On the tip of ones tongue = at the point oftelling or recalling
R: a-i sta pe vrful limbii
One foot in the grave = old anddecrepitR: cu un picior n groapOver ones dead body = against ones strongopposition
R: (numai) peste cadavrul cuivaRight-hand man = chief assistantR: (a fi) mna dreapt a cuivaTo (not) lift a finger = not to help in the
slightest degreeR: a nu ridica niciun deget pentru
To be all ears = to listen attentively
R: a fi numai urechi
To be loosetongued = to talk too muchR: a fi slobod la gur, a fi gur spartTo be up to ones ears = immersed in, caught
in
R: a fi implicat pn peste urechi/capTo break someones heart = cause great
sorrow, disappoint someone
R: a frnge inima cuiva
To breathe down someones neck= to follow
someone closely in pursuit, the action of a
superior who is looking for something wrong
or watching someone very closely
R: a-i sulfa cuiva n ceafTo bury ones head in the sand = to refuse to
accept facts
R: a- i bga/ascunde capul n nisipTo catch ones breath = to rest to regain
normal breathing
R: a- i recpta suflul/suflareaTo cry on someones shoulder = to go to
someone to talk to about a problem
R: a plnge pe umrul cuivato foam/ froth at the mouth = to be very
angry
R: a face spume la gurTo force ones hand = make one reveal his
plans
R: a for a mna cuiva
To get ones hands on =
obtainR: a pune mna pe
To get out of hand = becomeuncontrollableR: a scpa din mnTo get through ones head = to understand or
believe
R: a bga la capTo give ones right arm = make a big
sacrifice; give something of great valueR: a- i da mna dreapt pentruTo give someone a hand = help, assistanceR: a da o mn de ajutorTo go to ones head = causedizzinessR: a i se sui la cap
To have a big mouth = to talk too much
R: a avea gura mare, a avea o gur ct o urTo have a sharp tongue = harsh or sarcastic
in speech
R: a avea limba ascu it
To have an eagle eye = to have an excellenteyesight
R: a avea ochi de vultur
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To have ones back to the wall = in a trap
with no way to escape
R: a pune pe cineva cu spatele la zid
To have the heart = to have the courageR: a avea inim, a te lsa inima s.
To jump down someones throat = suddenlybecome very angryR: a sri la gtul cuiva, a sri n capul cuivaTo keep an eye on = watch
closelyR: a fi cu ochii pe.
To keep at arms length = keep at a distance
or away from someone
R a ine la distan To keep ones eyes peeled = to watch
carefully
R: a fi cu ochii ct cepele
to lead somebody by the nose = to persuadesomebody to do what one wants; control
somebody completely; mislead somebody
easily
R: a duce/purta de nas pe cineva
To leave a bad taste in ones mouth = the
distinctive quality of an experience especially
with reference to the emotion that it consists of
or arouses
R: a lsa un gust amar (n gur)To lose ones head = to become excited, lose
ones normal self-control
R: a- i pierde capul
To lose ones mind = to become insane
R: a- i pierde min ile, a o lua razna
To make eyes at = to flirt, to look longingly at
R: a face ochi dulci, a trimite ocheade
To pull a long face = become sullen, dejected,
express facially ones disapproval or
annoyance
R: a face o fa lung
To put ones shoulder to the wheel = tocooperate, to help
R: a pune umrul laTo put words into someones mouth =
assume a meaning not intended
R: a pune vorbe n gura cuiva
To put your finger on it = to be specific, to
explain
R: a pune degetul pe ranTo save your skin/hide = to protect
yourselfR: a- i proteja/salva propria pieleTo set foot in = to enter
R: a pune piciorul n
To shake hands = to clasp hands in
greetingsR: a da mna
to show ones teeth = to show or reveal ones
true character or real intentions
R: a-i arta colii = to show ones fangsR: a-i da arama pe fa = to reveal its/ onescopper
To slip through ones fingers = to get
awayR: a-i scpa printe degeteTo split hairs = to argue over minor matters
R: a despica firul n patru
To stand on ones own feet = to be
independent
R: a fi pe picioarele sale
To step on peoples toes = to offend or
antagonize others
R: a clca pe cineva pe btturiTo take the law into ones own hands = to
punish someone without court action
R: a lua legea n propriile mini
To take the words out of someones mouth
= to say something that someone else was
about to say
R: a lua cuiva vorbele din gurTo turn ones back on = to
ignoreR: a ntoarce spatele cuiva
To turn ones stomach = to cause one to
become nauseous
R: a ntoarce stomacul pe dos
To turn the other cheek = to permit therepetition of some indignity, blow or attack R:
a ntoarce i cellalt obrazTo wash ones hands = to disclaim any
responsibility for
R: a se spla pe mini de(o anumitproblem)
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Unable to believe ones ears = difficult tobelieve what one hears
R: nu i poate crede urechilor
Under ones nose = easily seen or noticedR: chiar sub nasul cuiva
With open arms = with warm welcomeR: cu bra ele deschise