Clothes Idioms
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Meaning: Fabricated entirely; without any basis in fact. This definition indicates that something is completely made up, with no grounding in reality.
Example: The entire story he told about meeting a famous celebrity was made out of whole cloth to impress his friends. Read more ➺
Meaning: share similar qualities.
Example: The new partners were cut from the same cloth—they had innovative ideas and ambitions for growth. Read more ➺
cut your coat according to your cloth
Meaning: adapt to one's circumstances; make sure one's plans are appropriate to one's resources.
Example: Of course, we'd love a luxurious car, but you have to cut your coat according to your cloth. Read more ➺
Meaning: to try something new.
Example: The ski instructor told Sally to "give it a whirl" on the beginner's ski slope by following his exact moves. Read more ➺
Meaning: to tell someone to be calm.
Example: I told him to keep his pants on after being punked. Read more ➺
Meaning: to treat somebody with coldness and contempt
Meaning: to perfection
Example: The masked ball was excellent. You should have seen the costumes. Everyone was dressed to the nines. Read more ➺
Meaning: to dress warmly to protect oneself from the elements
Example: It is important to bundle up before you go out to keep from getting cold. Read more ➺
Meaning: to summon the courage to do something
Example: After losing the first place position to Martha, everyone heard Mary's mother tell her to buck up. Read more ➺
Meaning: to deceive someone
Example: I'm not as dumb as you think; don't try to pull the wool over my eyes. Read more ➺
