Clothes Idioms

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pull the wool over eyes

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 ➺


wash dirty linen in public

Meaning: discuss publicly matters that one should keep private

Example: She decided not to take the family dispute to court as she feared it would only lead to a lot of washing of dirty linen in public. Read more ➺


dressed to kill

Meaning: elaborately attired, dressed to draw attraction

Example: She arrived at the reception dressed to kill. Read more ➺


off the cuff

Meaning: in an unguarded way

Example: She has a habit of making off-the-cuff remarks which she later denies. Read more ➺


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