| A | B |
| play it by ear | don't make any definite plans |
| music to my ears | really good news |
| keep your eyes peeled | pay attention / look for something |
| a sight for sore eyes | somebody you are happy to see that you haven't seen for a long time |
| see eye to eye | to agree on something |
| keep your ears open | to pay attention to what is being said |
| to be all smiles | to be very happy |
| eyes popping out | to be extremely surprised |
| leave a bad taste in your mouth | to be upset about someone's actions |
| have a nose for the news | to be aware when someting will interest people |
| keep a stiff upper lip | not show that you are upset |
| to be nosy | to poke around in someone else's business |
| looking down your nose | to act as if you are superior to others |
| keeping your chin up | keep on hoping and trying |
| keep your nose to the grind stone | work hard and not ease up |
| eyes bigger than your belly | being rather greedy |
| lend me your ear | ask you to listen |
| off the top of my head | have an idea quickly |
| have a word in your shell-like | to speak to privately |
| keep it under your hat | to keep a secret |
| hand in glove | work closely together |
| have a heart to heart | share your feelings with another |
| hand to mouth | have just enough to get by |
| shoulder to shoulder | be there to offer support |
| shake a leg | get moving quicker |
| hard on the heels | happens quickly afterward |
| put your back into it | increase your effort |
| hold your nerve | don't give in to fear |
| stick your neck out | be prepared to take a risk |
| haath-milao | let's shake on it |