(as) ugly as a toad In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(as) ugly as a toad", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-09-03 10:09

butt ugly , fugly , pug-ugly , as ugly as sin

(as) ugly as a toad simile

Extremely unpleasant to look at.

If she doesn't wear make-up, she is ugly as a toad.

Despite looking as ugly as a toad, he is confident about his appearance.

New buildings have disfigured this part of the town. They make the town look as ugly as a toad.

(to be) (as) ugly as sin

Extremely ugly; unlovely; unattractive

be no oil painting

To be physically unattractive.

ginger minger

A derogatory term indicates that a person whose hair is red and considered unattractive.

butterface

An ugly woman with an attractive body.

homely enough to stop a clock

Very ugly

The origin of this simile is not clear.

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Let not poor Nelly starve

One of the last words of King Charles II when he asked his brother to look after Nell (his mistress)

Example: King Charles II did indeed have many mistresses, Nell was one. "Let not poor Nelly starve" he said.

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