What qualities are our feet endowed with? They are so hardworking that they can literally carry our mortal body from one place to another. But often they just give way and can barely carry us.
Our legs are different: quick and fast, friendly and short, and also wide and straight.
People have the largest number of phraseological units about legs, many of which are presented on this page. But I’m not at all sure that these are all fixed expressions.
Many of the phrases carry a negative connotation; due to their ubiquity, feet are often included in unpleasant phraseological units. But it is very important to know such phrases in order to use them correctly in your speech.
I have already briefly signed the meanings for some expressions. I will gradually fill out the entire list.
Phraseologisms about fast movement
All phraseological units from this series are used when it is necessary to note the speed of completion of any started or planned task.
- One foot here, the other there (as they say when they want to get results very quickly).
- God bless your legs (another phrase with a wish to do something extremely quickly).
- With all my might.
- (Take) your feet in your hands and run.
- The wolf is fed by the feet (the faster you complete the task, the faster you will be satisfied with the fruits of your hands).
- Quick on his feet.
- Doing legs.
- Get off your feet.
- Get knocked off your feet.
- Quick on your feet.
- Don't feel your feet underneath you.
- From where the legs started.
Statuses about legs
Manicure is an art only in professional hands; in others it is completely tasteless.
In order not to fall face down in the dirt, you need to look at your feet.
Always watch your posture, the world does not lie on your shoulders, it lies at your feet!
Taking care of your hands is a natural desire for girls. (Kim Kardashian)
You can be a efficient person, but think about the beauty of your nails. (A. S. Pushkin, “Eugene Onegin”)
If a man wants a woman not to get in her way, he should carry her in his arms.
When you catch glances at your nails, you understand that you didn’t spend 3 thousand rubles in vain.
Long legs are not afraid of a short mind.
All I want is world peace and a fresh pedicure. (Coco Chanel)
Life isn't perfect, but your nails can be. (Sandy Valles)
Happiness does not come - you are born with happiness, like with a nose or legs, with an ass and everything else; either you were born with it or not.
A person ceases to be a child when he has his own children. And he becomes old when he can no longer wash his feet in the sink.
Good for the wolves. If my legs fed me, I wouldn’t get up from the couch.
It’s probably easier for me to solder a nuclear reactor using improvised materials than to carefully paint my nails with varnish. (Natalia Oreiro)
Beautiful nails should emphasize a beautiful appearance, but this is not always an indicator of a beautiful soul.
A foolish man seeks happiness on the side, a wise man cultivates it under his own feet.
In manicure, quality is valued above extravagance. It's better to look dignified than luxurious. (Madeline Stowe)
I have a dream: to paint my nails with colored polish as quickly and skillfully as I do with transparent polish.
And I still don’t have time to do a manicure - I can’t deal with my men, who, by the way, don’t give a damn about my nails.
Self-care must start from the heart, otherwise no manicure will help. (Coco Chanel)
To make the meeting purely friendly, just in case, she didn’t shave her legs, wore her brother’s underpants and drew a dick on her chest with a marker.
Manicure is when you don’t bite your own nails. (Garik Kharlamov)
It’s easy to be beautiful, the main thing is to take care of your nails. (Sarah Jessica Parker)
You're not dressed perfectly until your fingertips are well manicured. (Jennifer Lopez)
Intricate nail designs are absolute bad taste. Long extended nails, fancifully curved and covered with paintings, are a sure sign of a lack of good taste in their owners. Simply neatly filed nails, covered with either colorless enamel or plain varnish without any special frills, are enough. (Evelina Khromchenko)
— The most useful experience is to know not your own character, but the character of your friend, and draw conclusions in time. - Or legs.
Heaven is under the feet of your mothers.
I want to make the long pink end longer and preferably thicker, so that I can safely poke it in different places.
A diploma in psychology should be issued to manicurists after 5 years of work. (Ksenia Sobchak)
Manicure is a woman's favorite way to restore peace of mind. (Tami Taylor)
A manicure using red varnish has long been considered classic and testifies to the delicate taste of its owner. (Jenny Garth)
With a manicure, any beauty is already a beauty.
A manicure is an advertisement, while a pedicure is a pleasant surprise. (Yaina Ipohorskaya)
Nails are not the most important thing in a woman, the main thing is how she presents them.
Sometimes a fresh manicure can say more than words. (Louise Porsin)
Fashion, like manicure, is a matter of proportions. (Coco Chanel)
Dressed head to toe in Love... this is the only label that never goes out of style!
A manicure at home before going for a manicure is so feminine. (Ksenia Borodina)
We urgently need to change something in our life. Should I paint my nails with a different polish?
I love black lingerie, I hate the rules of glamour! And sometimes I’m defenseless—about fifteen minutes after a manicure. (Anna Bordo)
If you fall because of your mother, she will help you get back on your feet. If you fall in the city, no one will help you get up.
Even at 90 years old, my grandmother comes to me to do a manicure - I consider her a real woman - right down to the tips of her nails.
A woman with well-groomed hands feels more confident. (Marian Keyes)
If it weren't for my legs, I wouldn't be here.
I will stretch my legs into good hands and sit on my neck correctly.
He who has imagination but no knowledge has wings but no legs. J. Joubert
Nails can tell a lot about a person. When his life is not in order, rest assured that his manicure is in the same condition. (Mary McCarthy)
The boy, judging by his mother's tone, turned the planet upside down and shook it a couple of times.
A good manicure is a good reason to feel like a goddess once again. (Demmy Lovato)
Life is a great school. She teaches and teaches until the student has to be carried feet first out of this school so that he can finally rest during recess.
This warmth is teasing. The roads are abandoned like shrapnel mines under your feet, and the strict gait is no longer the same. We will believe in the Renaissance in different ways. It looks like you are also through the notes. And maybe, really, I don’t know who you are, But my mouth gives me goosebumps. Give me a chance.
Manicure can be trimmed, untrimmed and bitten. (Lolita)
Your manicure is a reflection of you. (Helena Carter)
Beautiful nails are the only beauty transformation that is not achieved through hours of work. (Louise Porsin)
The beauty of nails inspires confidence in a woman, which means that everything is ok with taste.
All in your hands. Therefore, their nails should be in perfect order! (Coco Chanel)
My nails take the last place in my heart, so I often forget to even cut them, not to mention manicure.
Yes, wiping dirt off tables means ruining your manicure.
Making legs, we lose our heads.
I'm not a snob, but the brightness of my nails just pisses me off - better look in the mirror!
A manicure with long nails is a sign of complete mismanagement of its owner.
The more beautiful the nails, the more undoubtedly the reputation.
Don't hide your hands in your pockets - sign up for a manicure. (Olga Buzova)
The Belgians intercept the ball. A blow to the legs, the referee stops the match and shows that they can only kick when the whistle blows. Victor Gusev
My happiness is gel polish on my nails, eyelashes and money in my wallet. (Marlon Brando)
The brighter the nails, the closer the decline of femininity.
I would never exchange my manicurist for another - only he understands me without words and makes me happy.
He got up on the wrong foot and sat down on the wrong buttock.
Of course, for many people, chewed nails are better than a stylish manicure. So, just don’t let them go into the salon - it will only give them a headache - do something, I don’t know what.
Only strong legs guarantee a man strong female love.
Many women's problems that the best psychologists give in to can often be solved by a good manicurist.
A girl is defenseless only 5 minutes after a manicure.
So, as soon as you get ready to get rich, a new collection of gel polishes will come out, then you need to buy files again, then you need to sharpen your tools. (Valeria)
Every girl has her favorite nail on her hands. (Dami Dawson)
You shouldn’t hide your nails, but quietly be proud of them.
If you can't bite your elbows, bite your nails. (Ann Sheridan)
Girls, if you had a choice: world peace or a non-peeling manicure, what color of polish would you choose? (Anna Kendrick)
A woman is almost helpless until her painted nails are dry. (Marlene Dietrich)
No matter how you feel: smile, get up, get dressed, get your nails done and never give up again. (Louise Porsin)
In any unclear situation, get a manicure. (Rosa Syabitova)
Don’t show off your red nails in photos - it’s clear that they were made with the last of the money.
This is not about never relying on anyone or anything. If the tram jerks, it is better to hold on to something. But I prefer to exercise and make my body strong so that my legs can support me. I use supports, but don't need them. Nikolay Kozlov
Only a stylist can evaluate whether nails are beautiful or not, but often stylists are of the wrong orientation. And why should we care about their ratings?
Nails should be healthy, and not constantly suffer under a thick layer of airtight varnish.
What are flowers? Women smell much better between their legs. This and that are nature, and therefore no one dares to be indignant at my words. Daniil Kharms
Your nails are jewelry, don't use them as tools. (Halle Berry)
I hate manicures - the sight of bright nails just makes me shiver. Maybe I came across the wrong masters?
Old lady autumn, the leaves crunch underfoot, reminding us of what happened between us
A manicurist is like the most faithful friend. She is always ready to help when a nail breaks and to listen if her husband abandoned her. (Ani Lorak)
Good looks aren't everything, but add charm and the world is at your feet. Sophia Loren
Don't be afraid to experiment. Nails are not teeth. They will grow back. (Laysan Utyasheva)
He held her by the waist, and she held him for a fool. So they sat and chatted: he talked about love, and she talked about love.
What kind of legs Ellen has! You won't make it to your knees. The above is just - ah! Lost in the clouds.
If you have a sharp tongue, it is advisable to have either fast legs or strong hands.
A woman without a manicure is like borscht without beets. (Rosa Syabitova)
Your mannerisms change when you have one-inch nail extensions. (Margot Robbie)
By definition, only a manicurist can know all the ins and outs.
Manicure is a woman’s desire to look beautiful “to the tips of her nails.
Who did your nails like that? I just want to answer this question - you won’t believe it, a manicurist.
You urgently need to change something in your life. Paint your nails with some other polish. (Madeline Petsch)
I'm not sure that ideal men exist, but the ideal manicure definitely exists. (Sofia Rotaru)
Money can't buy happiness, but it can give you a damn beautiful manicure. (Coco Chanel)
A typical professional problem: I wanted shoes, but bought new gel polishes. (Olga Seryabkina)
Nail polish is a strange thing. It seems to have dried out, but it seems not. (Anna Borisova)
A girl without a beautiful manicure is like a night without stars. (Tami Taylor)
I like to be comfortable, so I never grow my nails - it somehow interferes with my life and work.
We hope that everything will be fine with Nedved, although he is being carried feet first.
Nobody loves getting their nails done more than me. (Serena Williams)
Beautiful nails will look good, but smart heads will come in handy.
I have a dream: to paint my nails with colored polish as quickly and skillfully as I do with transparent polish. (Scarlett Johansson)
A regular manicure can easily turn women's nails into serious weapons. (Alexey Vorobiev)
I love hard rock and rappers without legs!
It's not easy to get children on their feet. Especially early in the morning.
The real risk and recklessness is painting your nails 5 minutes before going out, knowing that you've run out of nail polish remover.
Make your nails your property, and don’t hide them forever on public transport when you hold on to the handrails.
I don’t understand girls who spend money on manicures when they can make their own nails from stickers from tangerines.
It’s not a shame to come to high society with a manicure - if only someone would invite you...
Manicure is no longer a sign of success and self-sufficiency, it is a call to fall into tenacious claws.
Manicures are done by women who have not lost their zest for life.
A girl is defenseless only 5 minutes after a manicure. (Donatella Versace)
I’ll get a manicure and let everyone think I’m respectable and successful.
My homeland is where Louise loves me. The traces of your feet in the wild sandy deserts are dearer to me than the majestic cathedral building in my native land.
You may not love yourself, but taking care of your manicure is sacred. (Cara Delevingne)
There are different nails - black, white, red, but everyone definitely wants to somehow stand out from the crowd with their nails.
When your manicure becomes part of a complete outfit, it is no longer just a manicure - it is a valuable accessory. (Holland Roden)
If you want to kick some venerable authority in the teeth, kick with both feet. Keith Richards
Only homey city girls have such toes that you want to wrap them in candy wrappers, like candy canes.
Bright nail polish saves me. (Coco Chanel)
For a woman to distinguish between billions of shades is such a grief! You come for a manicure, and there are 20 options for pink, but not as pink as you want. (Vivien Leigh)
Nail art doesn't have to be perfect, it has to be original. (Maryana Rozhkova)
Nothing makes a person look better than unpainted nails.
It's good to be a girl: when you have nothing to do, you can, for example, paint your nails. And then erase it. And paint it differently. And erase. (Jeremy Renner)
With beautiful nails, people will come to you.
You are definitely a nail technician if you thoroughly study the manicures of those around you on buses and subways. (Grivina)
Nails are not only for picking your nose, but also for showing off to your envious friends.
I like everything about her - except for her big and red nails - like a vampire...
In order to get back on their feet, some are ready to kneel...
Do you think being a manicurist is easy? You are wrong. Okay, you have to master the techniques and know all the intricacies of the profession, but you also have to be a psychologist in order to find your own approach to each sheep.
Smile because your manicure is beautiful. (Miley Cyrus)
You can be a efficient person, but think about the beauty of your nails.
Red nails are an emblem of sadness, because their owners certainly do not understand anything about the psychology of men.
If you have nothing to throw at a woman’s feet, at least don’t get confused there yourself!
Manicure is a circumcision ritual for followers of atheism. (Scarlett Johansson)
An elegant French manicure is the quintessence of tenderness concentrated on the fingertips. (Sawan Gumier)
My man is completely unpretentious to my appearance. Even when I change my hairstyle, he doesn’t notice anything, and what can we say about my nails... Even red nails go unnoticed.
The happiest girls tend to have the best-groomed manicures. (Tammy Taylor)
The secret of women's happiness is simple: a caring man, new shoes, manicure and a girlfriend.
If you want to go high, use your own legs. Don’t let yourself be carried, don’t sit on other people’s shoulders and heads...
Remember, when you wash your feet, you wash your hands at the same time.
You can live without legs, without brains and without money, but you cannot live without bad habits.
We don't need any manicure like this.
When my nails are in order, I am more dynamic. (Marian Keyes)
Feel all the pain of being a woman when there are dozens of shades of red nail polish in front of you, and none of them are what you want. (Ksenia Sobchak)
It's not bad to admire the stars, but also look at your step.
What's the page with nails? This is some kind of trash.
A good manicure can easily decorate not only a woman’s hands, but also a man’s body. (Sophia Loren)
Friendship is tested in adversity, so a true friend will always scratch your nose and head before your nail polish dries. (Olga Buzova)
Dressing smartly and always having well-groomed nails is a form of good manners. (Zooey Deschanel)
Many women's problems that the best psychologists give in to can often be solved by a good manicurist. (Mary McCarthy)
Well-painted nails suit any woman. Dot! (Coco Chanel)
After all, in the end, it’s only for the sake of a woman that victories are needed, and if he couldn’t lay his trophies at her feet, he wanted to hold them before her eyes for at least one moment.
Manicure is a useful and beautiful thing; you shouldn’t deny yourself such an attractive event, especially going to a trusted manicurist.
Naturalness in fashion does not mean the absence of manicure. (Cindy Crawford)
Nails are beautiful in themselves when they are simply well-groomed.
The beauty of your nails depends entirely on your taste; the more beautiful they are, the better you feel inside.
For some people, the worldview and the universe are so small that they fit between their legs.
An excellent manicure decorates not only a girl’s hands, but also a guy’s back... (Tommy Lian)
When I first grew long nails, I was scared in the morning when my fingers appeared at eye level - I thought it was some kind of horror movie.
I love the ground under his feet, and the air above his head, and everything he touches, and every word he says. I love his every look, and every movement, and all of him!
Do you want a girl to let you put her hand on her? Then get your nails done first! (Tom Ford)
You can check whether your manicure was good or not by inviting your friends. If they admire it, then sh... but if they smile evilly and make faces, then it turned out great!
Beauty is a relative concept: for some, the beauty of the soul is important, and for others, beautiful nails.
It seemed like I had men, it seemed like it wasn’t my first date, it seemed like my knees were kissed to the point of indecency, and my compliments could be given in a three-volume gift set... But I was thrilled. She was treacherously thrilled, digging her toes into the soles of her own shoes...
If you were struck by the beauty of some woman, but you cannot remember what kind of manicure she had, it means that it was perfect. (Coco Chanel)
Ladies, I'll let you in on a little secret: Guys don't notice your nails. (Beau Mirchoff)
How can girls live without a manicure - tell me, tell me?..
A woman needs three things to be happy: a manicure, a husband and everything else. (Cindy Crawford)
French is a manicure classic, relevant everywhere, always and under any circumstances. (Louise Porsin)
I got my manicure done, went to cook, cleaned the sink at the same time, defrosted the refrigerator, washed the floors... now I’ll go get a manicure. (Maryn Steele)
Every man is more interested in a woman who is interested in him than in a woman who has beautiful legs. Marlene Dietrich
You should be proud of your nails, not bite them out of loneliness.
Yes, wiping dirt off tables means ruining your manicure. (Catherine Deneuve)
Don't put rhinestones on red nails - it makes you feel like you have problems with taste.
Master is different from master, choose that manicurist who has no nails at all - he is clearly in demand and he simply has no time to get his nails in order himself.
To show off their manicure, girls often go to universities, visit theaters and go to clubs.
A manicure is an advertisement, a pedicure is a pleasant surprise.
When my husband started paying for my manicures, he started crying with me when I broke a nail. (Daniella Deutscher)
The beauty of nails is a sign of a woman’s taste.
Red nail polish and a slight smile on her lips - life, this woman challenges you. (Louise Porsin)
Manicure is a circumcision ritual for followers of atheism.
How beautiful are the feet of those who preach peace. Rom.10:15
The longer the nails are after a manicure, the scarier it is to approach such a girl.
The real risk and recklessness is painting your nails 5 minutes before going out, knowing that you've run out of nail polish remover. (Tami Taylor)
A red manicure is the easiest way to make a statement. (Coco Chanel)
Those who want come into my life, and those who want leave, but there are general rules for all guests: when entering, wipe your feet, when leaving, close the door behind you...
You can get used to an ugly appearance, but never to sloppy manicure. (Coco Chanel)
Your beautiful hands will say a lot more about your style without a single word. (Christian Dior)
A real man must paint his nails with a hammer at least once in his life. (Genesis Rodriguez)
A man's feet must be in his own country, but his eyes must survey the world.
When you do a manicure, you must do it at least once, but it will hurt - that’s how you learn to overcome pain.
Beautiful nails are not necessarily bright, with a pattern or rhinestones, they are just elongated holes that speak of the aristocratic origin of their owner.
Hands are a girl’s calling card, her neck is her passport, and her neckline is her international passport. (Coco Chanel)
Sometimes it's better to do your legs than to throw them away.
The perfect manicure doesn't happen by accident - it happens by appointment. (Kristina Orbakaite)
For me, there are only two types of women: goddesses and doormats.
Women, look for good manicurists - then you can save on a psychologist - after all, the master will not only do beautiful nails, but will also talk to you about painful issues.
Well, why can you never get a beautiful manicure on your left hand? (Marlene Dietrich)
Love is the ability to lay your life at the feet of another.
If you have crooked legs, wear a deep neckline. Christian Dior
Develop the habit of waking up early. It is unwise to keep your head at the same level with your legs for a long time.
I’m not a lazy person, I’m an esthete: I like the look of a beautiful manicure more than the look of weeded beds.
Life is an unfair thing: there are so many gel polishes, but not enough fingers. (Marlene Dietrich)
Well-groomed hands are like a period at the end of a sentence. They complete your look and make you look complete. (Pramal Guering)
When things go wrong, I just tell myself that I need to get my nails done more often. (Savannah Guthrie)
A good manicure, like good taste, should be had every day. (Emilia Clarke)
History is made by personalities and beautiful women's legs.
Ah, manicure, manicure, manicure - games with consciousness, and rhinestones, and paints. Who will get the best?
Every person has arms, legs, a head and 168 hours a week to do everything that he truly wants. Robert Kiyosaki
So if you have really fast legs, give them the workout they deserve. Don't let up and don't stop practicing. Help yourself become the best athlete you can be and take advantage of your natural abilities.
Doing red nails means thinking that men, like bulls, will immediately rush to the red color.
If the whole world is at your feet, the main thing is not to get into anything.
It's good to be a girl: when you have nothing to do, you can, for example, paint your nails. And then erase it. And paint it differently. And erase.
Manicure - sometimes decorates a girl if she is beautiful without it.
Beautiful nails are sometimes more attractive than plump lips.
Without beautiful nails there are no well-groomed hands. Beautiful hands are a sign of a real lady. (Emanuel Bear)
You can't buy happiness, but you can get a manicure. It's about the same. (Tina Kandelaki)
A man may not notice that you have done a manicure. However, he will definitely notice if you haven't done it. (Sawan Gumier)
Let your nails be fun and bright. (Tammy Taylor)
The secret of women's happiness is simple: a caring man, new shoes, manicure and a girlfriend. (Barbara Brylska)
By its original definition, only a manicurist can know all the ins and outs. (Domenico Dolce)
Legislators are already exhausted, and the police still lack powers...
You try for them, you try, you give them the most exquisite manicure, and they come home, there the ignorant husband groans with one word, and runs away in tears: “My husband didn’t like it at all! Do something different!” I just want to pull out all my nails.
Phraseologisms about extreme fatigue or intoxication
A person can become so tired that even the strongest legs will not be able to support him and will directly give way under the weight of the body.
- No arms and no legs.
- Barely drag/drag your feet.
- I can barely drag my legs.
- Can barely stand on my feet.
- They can barely carry their legs.
- Forcefully drag your feet.
- To fall off your feet (from fatigue).
- Barely able to stand.
- The legs are tangled.
- Can't stand on his feet.
- Sleep without hind legs.
If your arm is broken
Statuses about plaster on your arm will come in handy if your upper limb is injured. Of course, this is very unpleasant, because your freedom of movement is significantly reduced. But you can reconsider your attitude and use this time to relax!
- Now I am Baba Yaga - a bone hand!
- When you have a cast on your hand, you can play superhero and imagine that you have a magical stone glove. It’s a pity that the superhero can’t even get dressed and brush his teeth himself!
- What to do when your arm is broken? Of course, enjoy life. After all, when else can you shamelessly use the help of others?
- Every situation must be approached with humor. Fracture of the right arm? Learn to draw or write with your left hand. Is the left one broken? Well, that’s a reason to take sick leave and get a good night’s sleep.
- It's good that bones are not hearts. If they are broken, sooner or later they will grow together.
- Thanks to the doctors who assembled the puzzle that my hand became into into a complete structure! I'll definitely be fine in a month.
- Sometimes the words: “Look what I can do!” lead to the emergence of something new. For example, new experience, new fans of your talent, new friends. In my case, this only resulted in a plaster cast on my arm.
- A fracture is just another way to get a good rest. Any trouble can be turned into a positive direction!
- Thanks to plaster. He provides me with such support that sometimes it is impossible to get even from the best friends!
- A broken arm is not a broken tooth. Sooner or later it will grow together.
- Only with a plastered arm do you begin to understand that you don’t value what you have. For example, the ability to brush your teeth and get dressed without assistance...
Other phraseological units with “leg”
- (To keep up with the times.
- Keep pace.
- From head to toes.
- Make pretzel shapes with your feet.
- (Tear off) with arms and legs.
- While the legs are wearing.
- Raise to your feet.
- Put him on his feet.
- There is no truth in the legs.
- Where your feet take you.
- A colossus with feet of clay.
- One leg at a time.
- Damn it by the leg.
- (put on) bare feet.
- Open the door with your foot.
- Hold on with your hands and feet.
- Spinning under your feet.
- The foot didn't move.
- Not even a kick.
- There is no truth in the legs.
