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2021-09-05 11:09
Set (one's) cap for/at (someone) British old-fashioned
(Of women)To try to gain love or affection of a man, especially when a woman wants a man to be her husband or lover
Though Mary was dressed gorgeously to set her cap at Pax, she failed to win his love.
She didn't need to set her cap for any men as she is so ravishing that many men fall in love with her, and she just needs to choose.
Believe that someone is a perfect person with no faults
Loving gestures of couples such as petting, kissing, and cuddling
Wholly enamored (of someone)
Used to imply a place where two lovers can get a strong feeling of romantic attraction together, especially hidden from others
The idea of this phrase may come from the fact that in the past, ladies would dress up in their best headgear to capture the attention of a guy they wanted to marry. This phrase is popular in the 18th century.
Do you see anything wrong?
Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail
Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him
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