elbow

at your elbow close at hand; nearby.

bend the elbow: seebend.

give someone the elbow reject or dismiss someone. informal

☞ The image is of nudging someone aside in a rough or contemptuous manner.

lift your (or the) elbow consume alcohol to excess.

more power to your elbow!: seepower.

not know your arse from your elbow: seearse.

out at elbows wearing shabby or ragged clothing. dated

up to your elbows in

1 with your hands plunged into.

2 deeply involved in.