Body idioms: Let your body do the talking!

The human body is a huge source of English idioms. After all, inspiration is right under our noses! Choose the correct expressions in the sentences below.

1. It’s rumoured that Samantha works Placeholder for the answer with her competitors in the lucrative used-car business.
2. It was so cold outside that Seamus was swathed from Placeholder for the answer in plaid wool.
3. Samira thinks she can go Placeholder for the answer with any other contestant in the chili cook-off.
4. Steven is Placeholder for the answer above the others in his tap-dancing class.
5. Joey is fine on the phone, but his shyness prevents him from talking to other people Placeholder for the answer.
6. Padma is dedicated Placeholder for the answer to her favourite hobby, spelunking.
7. Oliver was living Placeholder for the answer trying to make it as an artist.
8. Marianne felt it was time to speak Placeholder for the answer with her manager about his mismatched socks.
9. Julian and Dahlia see Placeholder for the answer when it comes to what would go into the perfect sandwich: brie and spicy eggplant!