What would be the worst figure of speech if you took them literally?

I could eat you with a spoon!

What will the neighbours say?

What will the WI ladies say?

I'd rather stick pins in my eyes.

You won't have a leg to stand on.

Go boil your head.
He wears his brain in his trousers.

‘Hold your feet to the fire’😱

I’ll skin you alive
I’ll see you swing

Cost an arm and a leg

Cutting off your nose to spite your face (painful!)

Killing time.

Cat got your tongue?

Better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick 🤷‍♀️

Keep your eyes peeled...

I did one myself recently.

To a patient in hospital.
"They are putting that liquid in, like there is no tomorrow."
Thankfully, everyone saw the funny side. Just.