Idioms About Clothing (2)... |
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ir one`s dirty linen in public(. )
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- To discuss one`s private quarrels or problems in the presence of others.
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Example:
"She has a habit of airing everyone's dirty linen in public."
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Birthday suit (. )
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- Complete nakedness.
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Example:
"The child was running around in his birthday suit."
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Feather in one`s cap (. )
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- Something to be proud of, an honor.
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Example:
"That harward degree is a feather in her cap."
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Die with one's boots on (. )
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- To die while still active in one`s work or doing a job.
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Example:
"He does not want to retire, he wants to die with his boots on."
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Hand-me-down (. / )
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- A piece of clothing that is given to someone after another person does not need it.
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Example:
"The youngest child gets a lot of hand-me-downs."
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