Hair Idioms

crowning glory

Meaning: the most notable and best aspect of something.

Example: The palace's crowning glory is the ballroom. Read more ➺

comb through

Meaning: to look into something carefully.

Example: The police combed through their house after the income tax authorities left the building. Read more ➺

close shave

Meaning: a narrow escape

Example: I had a close shave last month. A motorist almost knocked me off my bike. Read more ➺

keep your hair on

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 ➺

in the cross hairs

Meaning: in a position where one might receive severe criticism

Example: The man was in the cross hairs from the very beginning of the interrogation. Read more ➺

wild and woolly

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 ➺