(as) ugly as a toad In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(as) ugly as a toad", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-09-03 10:09

Meaning of (as) ugly as a toad

Synonyms:

butt ugly , fugly , pug-ugly , as ugly as sin

(as) ugly as a toad simile

Extremely unpleasant to look at.

If she doesn't wear make-up, she is ugly as a toad.

Despite looking as ugly as a toad, he is confident about his appearance.

New buildings have disfigured this part of the town. They make the town look as ugly as a toad.

Other phrases about:

(to be) (as) ugly as sin

Extremely ugly; unlovely; unattractive

be no oil painting
To be physically unattractive.
ginger minger

A derogatory term indicates that a person whose hair is red and considered unattractive.

butterface

An ugly woman with an attractive body.

Origin of (as) ugly as a toad

The origin of this simile is not clear.
 

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