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English idioms: mind

ENGLISH IDIOMS: Mind IDIOM 1: "bad-mouth" -> MEANING: say bad things about someone -> EXAMPLE: The football players are always bad-mouthing their coach. IDIOM 2: "curl one's hair" -> MEANING: shock, frighten, horrify -> EXAMPLE: The movie is very realistic and many of the scenes will curl your hair.   IDIOM 3: "keep one's head" -> MEANING: stay calm when there is trouble or danger -> EXAMPLE: Everyone tried to keep their head during the fire at the hotel. IDIOM 4: "pick the brains of" -> MEANING: get ideas or information about something by asking an expert -> EXAMPLE: We picked the brains of the official who was sent to talk about the pollution problem.   IDIOM 5: "keep one's chin up" -> MEANING: be brave, be determined, face trouble with courage -> EXAMPLE: My brother is trying to keep his chin up even though he has lost his job.

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