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THERE is no doubt that most people would do anything to have a flawless skin. The importance of the skin also becomes obvious in the idioms that are related to it. Get under someone’s skin: irritate someone; cause someone annoyance. My friend’s boss is dominating and overbearing, but I have advised her not to let him get under her skin. Be no skin off someone’s nose: not trouble or concern someone; not adversely affect someone. I don’t really care whether or not she heeds my advice; after all, it is no skin off my nose if she doesn’t manage to sort out her problems. Make someone’s skin crawl: be very unpleasant or frightening. I certainly don’t want to work in the same office as him; just the thought of being in the same room as him makes my skin crawl. Nearly jump out of your skin: make a sudden uncontrolled movement out of fear or shock. I nearly jumped out of my skin when my younger brother crept up quietly behind me and yelled loudly in my ear. Save someone’s skin: save someone from fear or difficulties. He saved my skin when he helped me finish my project in time to meet the deadline. Soaked/drenched to the skin: thoroughly wet from heavy rain, etc. I had forgotten my umbrella and was soaked to the skin by the time I reached office. Beauty is only skin deep: a person’s character is more important that their appearance. I know my girlfriend is not pretty, but that doesn’t matter to me. As they say, beauty is only skin deep. Save your own skin: protect yourself from danger or difficulties, without worrying about others. The party leader saved his own skin by putting the entire blame for the party’s defeat on his campaign managers. (Reference: Cambridge
International Dictionary of Idioms) |
