phrases using parts of the body

Hard-nosed

Stubborn, unbending

“Bill was being fairly hard-nosed about his decision to expand the division.”

A leg up on

An advantage over someone or something

“If we can get our product launched this month, we'll really have a leg up on the competition.”

Get an earful

To hear a lot of complaints (your ears will be filled with complaints)

“Don't ask Ann why she is leaving the company; you'll get an earful.”

Be all ears

To be eager to hear about something, to listen carefully

“Fred was all ears when he heard about the new managerial position.”

Keep an eye on

To watch closely, to monitor

“The supervisor had to keep an eye on the trainees as they liked to take too many coffee breaks.”