Body part idioms

give and arm and a leg 何かを得るために大きく犠牲する Example: I would give an arm and a leg to get a chance to visit TED. TEDに行く機会のためなんでもするよ。 Clip Comment: TED is a conference where great people talk about great things. The talks are very interesting and are posted online everyday. http://www.ted.com -- give a hand 手伝える Example: Can you give a hand over here? We need more folks. ちょっと手伝ってくれない？人が足りない。 Clip Comment: This is pretty easy, but it's interesting how the Japanese and English are basically the same. -- shake a leg 急ぐ Example: Shake a leg over there, we don't have any time! そこ早くしろ、時間ないから！ Clip -- foot in the door 足がかり Example: If I could just get my foot in the door, I know I'd be a hit. 足がかりだけが出来たら絶対に大成功するのに。 Clip