Stand/stick out a mile In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "stand/stick out a mile", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-02-12 02:02

Meaning of Stand/stick out a mile

Synonyms:

stand/stick out like a sore thumb

Stand/stick out a mile verb phrase

To be very obvious and easy to notice

That the thief with big ears stuck out a mile made me able to recognize him.

His orange lamborghini stood out a mile on the street.

Her anxiety and stress stick out a mile even if she is trying to hide them.

It sticks out a mile that he's not a skilled builder.

Other phrases about:

An open and shut case

A legal matter that is very easy to solve

from the Department of the Bleeding Obvious

Unecessary to say because of its obviousness

God/goodness/Heaven knows

1. No one has an idea.

2. It is unquestionably true, certain, or certain that; it is clear that.

be staring (one) in the face

To appear apparently or obviously

(as) plain as the nose on (one's) face

Very clear or evident.

Grammar and Usage of Stand/stick out a mile

Verb Forms

  • standing/sticking out a mile
  • stood/stuck out a mile
  • stands/sticks out a mile

The verb "stand/stick" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Stand/stick out a mile

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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one hand washes the other (and both wash the face)

Used to indicate that helping each other or working together toward the same goal will have advantages for everyone who is involved

Example:

The relationship between fashion and film is that one hand washes the other and both wash the face.

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