clothes don't make the man »
An aphorism meaning that you cannot judge a person solely by his appearance. Usually pertains to men.
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dirty laundry »
A clothes hamper or other container used to place unclean or soiled laundry.
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dress down »
To wear casual or informal clothes.
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dress up »
To wear smart clothes for an occasion.
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emperor's new clothes »
Something obvious and embarrassing that is politely ignored or that goes unacknowledged.
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glad rags »
best clothes
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grow out of »
To become too physically large for something, especially clothes.
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hang out to dry »
To attach washing to a clothesline to dry.
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it takes all kinds to make a world »
Diversity is essential: the world would be incomplete if everyone were alike.He irons his clothes how?! That's crazy! Well, I guess it takes all kinds.
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ne'er cast a clout til May be out »
Advice not to change from winter clothes to summer clothes until June, as there is often a sudden cold snap in May.
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shroud »
That which clothes, covers, conceals, or protects; a garment.
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washed out »
Of clothes. When they lose some of their original colour from being washed so often.
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wrap up »
To wear more clothes as protection from the weather; to bundle up.
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