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Business Idioms Various parts of human body are often used in idioms referring to different abilities or psychological states Body AnalogiesPart I See eye to eye See it in your mind’s eye Just picture us The apple in your eye Keep an eye on Sight unseen Right in front of one’s eye Body AnalogiesPart I As plain as the nose on my face Plain as day Slip of the tongue Figure of speech Tongue in cheek It’s on the tip of my tongue Body AnalogiesPart I Tooth and Nail Off the top of my head Word of mouth Pull my leg Hand to mouth In the palm of my hand Have a heart 1. See eye to eye Interpretation : be in or come to agreement by seeing and understanding what the other person is really thinking and or needing; compromise; cooperate Example: Although we haven’t always seen eye to eye in the past, I’m sure we can both recognize that it’s to our natural benefit to forget our difference and walk together. See it in your mind’s eye Interpretation: imagine something so vividly that you can see mentally its details, movements and effects. Eg. A. I’m not sure what you mean. B. Well, try to see it in your mind’s eye. It’s a device designed something like an umbrella. Capture the imagination Int. inspire someone to additional ,associated and attractive ideas Eg. The movie showing the setting of the Texas frontier really capture her imagination. She’s been planning her senatorial campaign around that them ever since then. The apple of her eye Int. her delight; their love; the object of his affection Eg. He’d do anything for her; she’s the apple of his eye. Keep an eye on Int. watch over someone or something carefully; guard it Eg. Keep an eye on the office while I’m out for a couple of hours, will you? Sight unseen Int. without examining the object or idea offered for sale for one’s acceptance or belief Eg. We’ve always had excellent service from your firm. I’ve studied the specifications of the computer, and it has a money-back warranty, so I have no problem with buying