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

  • (..) She has freed the slaves from their chains and crucified the Masters for their sins. She did indeed. Her dragons are fire made flesh, a gift from the Lord of Light. But you heard all of this before, haven't you? On the Long Bridge of Volantis. The dragons will purify nonbelievers by the thousands, burning their sins and flesh away. Ideally we'd avoid purifying too many nonbelievers. The Mother of Dragons has followers of many different faiths. You want your queen to be (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Door Season: 6 Episode 5