Woman Idioms

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bluestocking

Meaning: a smart, educated woman who focuses on her studies, which some men do not like.

Example: She was often called a bluestocking because of her love for reading and discussing philosophy. Read more ➺


boy toy

Meaning: a young man who is used primarily by an older and wealthier woman for pleasure or status.

Example: She was often seen with her new boy toy at lavish parties. Read more ➺


rainbow baby

Meaning: a baby that was born after a previous pregnancy loss.

Example: Finally, Noah was their rainbow baby after several miscarriages. Read more ➺


Medusa Tattoo

Meaning: an apotropaic character proposed to protect against the evil and negative.

Example: Many female ticktockers use the hashtag "Medusa tattoo" to symbolize survival. Read more ➺


henpecked

Meaning: a woman who is being a nag to a man.

Example: Ken was a henpecked husband who would not dare contradict his wife. Read more ➺


belle of the ball

Meaning: the most beautiful woman in a gathering.

Example: She felt like the belle of the ball as she danced the night away with her beau. Read more ➺


Mr Right, Ms Right

Meaning: the best future life partner for someone

Example: I wish that I could meet Mr Right. All of the men that I meet seem so immature. Read more ➺


knight in shining armour

Meaning: used to describe someone who saves you from a difficult situation

Example: Thank you so much for fixing my flat tire. You are a knight in shining armour. Read more ➺


glass ceiling

Meaning: an unseen (glass) barrier for women and people who belong to minority groups in climbing up the corporate, political, or social ladder of success, regardless of whether they are qualified for the job.

Example: The woman made every attempt but could not break the highest and toughest glass ceiling. Read more ➺


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