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5 clothes idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

A smiling young man holds up a pair of old jeans with patches for his brother. His brother wears an old green sweater that is much too big and looks at the jeans with a sad face.

What does “Hand-me-down” mean?

“Hand-me-down” means clothes that someone older wore first and then gave to you.

Example: I never had new jeans. I always got my big brother’s hand-me-downs.

Emoji clue: raised hand, arrow down, jeans

A woman in a long, shiny red evening dress and red gloves walks arm in arm with a man in a black tuxedo and bow tie on a red carpet. They both smile.

What does “Dressed to the nines” mean?

“Dressed to the nines” means wearing your best and most beautiful clothes.

Example: Everyone at the wedding was dressed to the nines.

Emoji clue: dress, number nine

A woman on a chair puts on a black shoe that fits her well and shrugs with a smile. Her sister stands next to her, points at her and laughs. An open shoebox is on the floor.

What does “If the shoe fits” mean?

“If the shoe fits” means if something bad that people say about you is true, accept it.

Example: My sister says I am bossy. Well, if the shoe fits!

Emoji clue: shoe, OK hand

A gray wolf with a sly grin wears a white sheep costume with a hood. Three sheep stand around him with their eyes closed and do not see his sharp teeth and gray tail.

What does “A wolf in sheep’s clothing” mean?

“A wolf in sheep’s clothing” means a person who looks kind but wants to hurt you.

Example: My kind new neighbor stole my bike. He was a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Emoji clue: wolf, sheep, coat

An office worker with a red face pulls at his shirt collar. Coffee is all over his tie, and steam comes out of his ears. A worried coworker steps back with his hands up.

What does “Hot under the collar” mean?

“Hot under the collar” means angry and upset, often about something small.

Example: My boss gets hot under the collar when people are late.

Emoji clue: hot face, arrow down, shirt and tie

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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