Question

Now write the meanings of the following phrases or expressions as used in the
poem:
1. from the backyard
2. on your blood
3. nourished myself
4 took me away
5. taking courage
6. under the skin
7. from across the river​

Answer 1

Answer:

Here are the meanings of the phrases.

Explanation:

• 'From your backyard' means the areas where one lives.
• 'In your blood' means a special trait that is ingrained in someone's personality deeply.  
• 'Nourish myself' means to take care of your body by eating healthy.
• 'Took me away' means to distance yourself from something.
• 'Taking courage' means to take motivation to do something.
• 'Under the skin' means superficial appearance.
• 'From across the river' means on the other side.