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Beauty Idioms and What They Mean<\/h1>\n

Beauty idioms use words about looks, style, and charm to describe people, feelings, and situations. These idioms don\u2019t always mean just physical beauty\u2014they can talk about personality, effort, or first impressions. Here are 15 beauty idioms, what they mean, and how to use them.<\/p>\n

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder<\/h2>\n

Different people think different things are beautiful.<\/p>\n

He loves that painting, but I don\u2019t\u2014it\u2019s true that beauty is in the eye of the beholder<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
Some people like simple clothes, others prefer colorful ones\u2014beauty is in the eye of the beholder<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

As pretty as a picture<\/h2>\n

Very beautiful or nice to look at.<\/p>\n

She looked as pretty as a picture<\/strong> in her wedding dress.<\/div>\n
The small village is as pretty as a picture<\/strong> with all the flowers and trees.<\/div>\n

Dressed to kill<\/h2>\n

Wearing clothes that look very stylish or attractive.<\/p>\n

She came to the party dressed to kill<\/strong> in a red dress.<\/div>\n
He was dressed to kill<\/strong> for the job interview.<\/div>\n

Look like a million dollars<\/h2>\n

To look very good, healthy, or rich.<\/p>\n

After the spa, she looked like a million dollars<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
You\u2019re glowing! You look like a million dollars<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

Not a hair out of place<\/h2>\n

To look very neat and perfect.<\/p>\n

She was ready for the photo\u2014not a hair out of place<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
Even after dancing, his suit was perfect and not a hair out of place<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

Put your best face forward<\/h2>\n

To show your best self, especially when meeting others.<\/p>\n

At the interview, he tried to put his best face forward<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
Even if you\u2019re tired, put your best face forward<\/strong> and smile.<\/div>\n

A sight for sore eyes<\/h2>\n

Someone or something that makes you happy to see.<\/p>\n

After a long trip, her dog was a sight for sore eyes<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
That clean room is a sight for sore eyes<\/strong>!<\/div>\n

Mirror, mirror on the wall<\/h2>\n

Used in a fun way when talking about checking your looks.<\/p>\n

She said, \u201cMirror, mirror on the wall<\/strong>, do I look okay today?\u201d<\/div>\n
I always do a quick mirror, mirror on the wall<\/strong> check before going out.<\/div>\n

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Like a rose<\/h2>\n

Looking fresh, healthy, or lovely.<\/p>\n

After the walk, she looked like a rose<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
You woke up like a rose<\/strong> this morning!<\/div>\n

Plain Jane<\/h2>\n

Someone who is not very attractive or stylish.<\/p>\n

She was called a Plain Jane<\/strong>, but she had a great personality.<\/div>\n
He prefers someone interesting, even if she\u2019s a Plain Jane<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

Make a silk purse out of a sow\u2019s ear<\/h2>\n

To try to make something plain or ugly into something fancy.<\/p>\n

They tried to fix the old car, but you can\u2019t make a silk purse out of a sow\u2019s ear<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
That house was so messy\u2014no way to make a silk purse out of a sow\u2019s ear<\/strong>!<\/div>\n

All dolled up<\/h2>\n

Wearing makeup and pretty clothes.<\/p>\n

She got all dolled up<\/strong> for the dance.<\/div>\n
He was surprised to see her all dolled up<\/strong> in a fancy dress.<\/div>\n

Drop-dead gorgeous<\/h2>\n

Very, very beautiful.<\/p>\n

The movie star looked drop-dead gorgeous<\/strong> on the red carpet.<\/div>\n
Wow, she\u2019s drop-dead gorgeous<\/strong> in that dress.<\/div>\n

Look good on paper<\/h2>\n

Someone or something that seems great when described, but may not be in real life.<\/p>\n

His resume looked good on paper<\/strong>, but he wasn\u2019t the best fit.<\/div>\n
That house looked good on paper<\/strong>, but it had problems inside.<\/div>\n

Beauty is only skin deep<\/h2>\n

A nice appearance is not as important as a good heart.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s beautiful, but not kind\u2014beauty is only skin deep<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
I care more about personality because beauty is only skin deep<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
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