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Idiom: Body English

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First attested 1908. [1]

How to pronounce "body English":

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A body motion made to coax an object already propelled go in a desired direction.

Example Sentences

1
He was using body English to try to make the ball go in the right direction.
2
Despite using body English, she couldn't steer the car into the parking spot.
3
With a little body English, he managed to sink the difficult putt.
4
The bowler applied body English to the ball, hoping it would curve in the right direction.
5
She used some body English to make her voice sound more confident during the presentation.

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