Phrases related to the body
OK, so last time we looked at some phrases related to the face. Now let’s look at some others..

Bury your head in the sand – this means that, like an ostrich when in danger, we ignore the problem e.g. You must pay your debts. You can’t just bury your head in the sand.

A chip on your shoulder – this means that you don’t like someone because of what has happened in the past, and you won’t forget about it e.g. Jack has had a chip on his shoulder ever since Jill stole his umbrella.

An army marches on its stomach – Mr. Callan would love this one! It means that soldiers march when they are fed and have the energy to march. We might use it when deciding whether to eat or not e.g. You’d better eat something before going to the train station. An army marches on its stomach.