Like (the) white on rice In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "like (the) white on rice", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-05-17 12:05

Meaning of Like (the) white on rice

Like (the) white on rice phrase

This phrase refers to being very close

As your private tutor, I am responsible for being on you like white on rice to make sure that you yield the best result in the next exam.

Their love has bloomed since he was assigned the mission to protect her, in which he was on her like white on rice.

No matter what happens, they stick together like white on rice.

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To win only by a smaill amount; to win narrowly

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within striking distance (of something)
Very close to reach or accomplish something.
within spitting distance (of something)

Two places are very close to each other.

within shouting distance

At a close enough distance to plainly hear when someone is calling or shouting one
 

Origin of Like (the) white on rice

This term first appeared in the 1900s and gained popularity after 1980. It gets its color from rice. Rice color and rice itself are so inextricably linked that they can't be separated.

The Origin Cited: writingexplained.org .
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