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Describing Qualities - Describing Qualities

Discover how English idioms like "off the rails" and "a sight for sore eyes" relate to describing qualities in English.

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities

used to refer to a person or thing that is completely motionless

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used to refer to someone or something that is very difficult to lift or move, due to being heavy

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used to refer to someone or something that is very easy to lift and carry, due to having no considerable weight

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in the raw
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(of a thing) in its most natural or true state of existence

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a person or thing that is very strange or unattractive in appearance

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used to say that something is extreme or exciting

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Old Harry
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the devil or any character that has similarities to it

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mail that is delivered physically by the postal system as opposed to email and other electronic means

Ex: If you need to send something urgentlysnail mail is not the best option .
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a person's fist

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AWOL
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referring to something that is stolen or not in its usual place

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to find a thing that one was searching for

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to succeed in obtaining something

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up for grabs
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ready to be used or obtained

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to go spare
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to be available for use only due to being unwanted

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crystal clear
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(of an object) clear or thin enough for one to be able to see through it

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old school
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adhering to traditional values, methods, or styles

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extremely or unusually small in size or importance

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very appealing to the eyes

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used to refer to a place that is completely silent or quiet, with no noise or sound at all

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used of someone or something that is seen or considered very normal in America

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used to say that something is not following the planned or expected course

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in alignment with a specific path, course, or set of guidelines within a given context or framework

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