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Describing People - Physical Appearance & Style

Discover how English idioms like "turn heads" and "wild and woolly" relate to physical appearance and style in English.

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English idioms used to Describe People

to have a sexually attractive appearance

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

Ex: They the belles of the ball, radiating beauty and elegance as they dance .
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to look very attractive, well-dressed, and stylish, as if one had spent a lot of money on their appearance

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

Ex: The sleek turns heads as it zooms down the street , with its roaring engine and eye-catching design .
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used to describe someone who has tanned skin, due to prolonged exposure to the sunlight

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

Ex: They presented themselves flawlessly at the ceremony , a hair out of place.
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used to refer to someone's hair

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a person whose hair has a color between red and brown

Ex: The girl with carrot top confidently embraces her unique hair color , radiating a sense of individuality .
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bad hair day
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a day on which one feels unattractive, particularly due to one's hair not looking as well as it should

Ex: She 's having bad hair day today , as her usually sleek and shiny locks are frizzy and unmanageable .
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to stop caring for one's physical or mental health

Ex: She letting herself go by neglecting her exercise routine and indulging in unhealthy eating habits , which is affecting her overall well-being .
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(of appearance) looking untidy, rough, or disorganized

Ex: If the wind continues , my hair will wild and woolly by the time we arrive .
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to look very disorganized and untidy

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