flesh

Definition

  • noun: the soft parts of the body of an animal or person
  • noun: the soft parts of the body of an animal and especially of a vertebrate
  • verb: to initiate or habituate especially by giving a foretaste
  • usually used with 'out'
  • synonyms: mankind, humanity, gentleness

Examples

  • The memory of all that blood was enough to 'make my flesh crawl/creep'. [=to make me feel disgusted, afraid, etc.]

  • I try to get up early and exercise, though sometimes 'the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak'.

  • pleasures of the 'flesh' [=physical pleasures, such as eating, drinking, and having sex]

Movie quotes

  • (..) And you're in my way. ( screaming ) Lord, take your servant Balon back beneath the waves. Feed the creatures of your kingdom on his flesh. Pull his bones down to your depths to rest beside his ancestors and his children. All: What is dead may never die. I'm going to find out who did this. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Home Season: 6 Episode 2