Vocabulary
IDIOMS WITH PARTS OF THE BODY
BACK
- behind someone's back = when someone is not present. They were talking about me behind my back.
- to have no backbone = have a weak character.
- to have one's back against the wall = be in a difficult position and forced to defend oneself. John had his back against the wall; he was fired and everyone was against him.
- to pat oneself on the back = feel pleased with oneself. This report is excellent, you can certainly pat yourself on the back.
- to see the back of something = get rid of something unpleasant. If you work hard next week, you'll see the back of this job.
- to stab someone in the back = be disloyal to somebody. Don't trust him; he would stab you in the back when you don't expect it.
- to turn one's back on someone = refuse to help somebody.
- when one's back is turned = when one can't see or know what others are doing
Exercise
Choose the right answer.

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