Mensen Beschrijven - Fysieke verschijning & stijl

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to [have] (got|) it going on [Zinsdeel]

to have a sexually attractive appearance

Ex: By next month , she 'll have got it going on even more , enhancing her natural beauty and radiating confidence .

the [belle] of the ball [Zinsdeel]

the most attractive or popular woman at a party, dance, or any other social event

Ex: Last night , she was the belle of the ball , enchanting everyone with her stunning gown and captivating smile .

to [look|feel] (like|) a million dollars [Zinsdeel]

to look very attractive, well-dressed, and stylish, as if one had spent a lot of money on their appearance

Ex: They feel like a million dollars when they dress up for a special occasion and receive admiring glances .

to [turn] heads [Zinsdeel]

to attract a lot of interest or attention because of how great someone or something looks

Ex: During their performance , they turned heads with their exceptional talent and stage presence .

(as|) brown as a berry [Zinsdeel]

used to describe someone who has tanned skin, due to prolonged exposure to the sunlight

Ex: After a week of camping under the clear skies , swimming in the lake , and enjoying outdoor activities , he was brown as a berry , his skin bronzed from the sun 's warm embrace .

a hair out of place [Zinsdeel]

an appearance that is not perfectly organized, neat, and tidy

Ex: He always ensures that his outfit is impeccable , never a hair out of place .

crowning glory [zelfstandig naamwoord]

kroonjuweel

Ex: The bride 's intricate updo adorned with flowers was the perfect crowning glory for her wedding day .

Het ingewikkelde kapsel van de bruid versierd met bloemen was de perfecte kroon op het werk voor haar trouwdag.

carrot top [zelfstandig naamwoord]

wortelkop

Ex: The actress , known for her carrot top , rose to fame in the entertainment industry and left a lasting impression on audiences .

De actrice, bekend om haar wortelkop, werd beroemd in de entertainmentindustrie en liet een blijvende indruk achter op het publiek.

bad hair day [Zinsdeel]

a day on which one feels unattractive, particularly due to one's hair not looking as well as it should

Ex: During the event last week , he had a bad hair day and regretted not scheduling a salon appointment beforehand .

to [let] {oneself} go [Zinsdeel]

to stop caring for one's physical appearance, hygiene, or mental well-being

Ex: It 's easy to let yourself go when you feel isolated and unmotivated .

wild and woolly [Zinsdeel]

(of appearance) looking untidy, rough, or disorganized

Ex: The garden appears wild and woolly with overgrown bushes and tangled vines .

to [look|feel] like something the cat [bring|drag] in [Zinsdeel]

to look very disorganized and untidy

Ex: Yesterday , she had felt like something the cat brought in after staying up all night studying , mentally drained and sleep-deprived .

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