Hair Idioms
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Meaning: To argue about very small or unimportant differences.
Example: The lawyer told them not to split hairs over a ten-minute delay, since the facts of the case were clear. Read more ➺
Meaning: To search something very carefully and thoroughly, examining every small detail.
Example: The detective went over the crime scene with a fine-tooth comb, making sure not to miss even the tiniest piece of evidence. Read more ➺
Meaning: A day when everything seems to go wrong.
Example: I woke up with a serious case of bed head; it's a bad hair day, and nothing is going right with my hair. Read more ➺
make someone’s hair stand on end
Meaning: To cause someone to feel very frightened or terrified.
Example: Reading the ghost story late at night made his hair stand on end. Read more ➺
Meaning: the most notable and best aspect of something.
Example: The palace's crowning glory is the ballroom. Read more ➺
Meaning: to look into something carefully.
Example: The police combed through their house after the income tax authorities left the building. Read more ➺
Meaning: a narrow escape
Example: I had a close shave last month. A motorist almost knocked me off my bike. Read more ➺
Meaning: to request someone to stay calm and not get annoyed
Example: The general kept his hair on during the meeting this time. Read more ➺
Meaning: Targeted for attack, criticism, or intense focus.
Example: The politician is in the crosshairs of a major corruption investigation. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be carrying a wild look
Example: Their residence is totally wild and woolly but all in all I found them to be warm people. Read more ➺
