Advanced Idioms with Head and its Parts

Are you preparing for CAE or are you just eager to advance your English?

Today, let's look at five advanced idioms that you can start using right away.

Did you know that English has dozens of colourful idioms based on the head and its parts? Learning them is a great way to sound more natural and fluent.

1. Pay through the noseThis informal idiom means to pay far too much for something. There is often a feeling that you had no choice or someone charged too much. 

For example:"Some football clubs pay through the nose for new players."

2. In the face ofThis formal idiomatic prepositional phrase  means despite or when dealing with a difficult situation. It is used mainly in academic English, journalism and literature.

For example:"She remained calm in the face of criticism."

3. Be all ears is used in informal spoken English. This idiom is not for speakers but for listeners.If someone says, "I'm all ears," they mean they're listening very carefully, very attentively and with great interest.

For example:"Tell me what happened—I'm all ears!"

4. Have your head in the clouds. This idiom is informal and conversational but a bit judgementalThis means to be daydreaming or unrealistic instead of paying attention to what's happening around you.For example:"He has his head in the clouds and never notices what's going on." We need practical solutions, not someone with their head in the clouds.

5. Catch someone's eye is appropriate in a wide range of contexts.This means to attract someone's attention deliberately, often by looking at them or because something is particularly noticeable.

For example:"I tried to catch the waiter's eye."

Is any of the discussed idioms your favourite? Do you find them useful? Let me know in the comments.

Which of these idioms is your favourite? Let me know in the comments, and follow for more advanced English expressions that will make your English sound more natural and confident!