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Jimmy Hung
2023-03-23 06:03
Cut from whole cloth American verb phrase
Used to say something that is completely fabricated
I don't know whether it was cut from whole cloth or not. It sounded too good to be true.
A: "What do you think? His story seems quite convincing." B: "I'm not sure. It sounded like it was cut from whole cloth to me."
This expression came from the practice that tailors in the 1800s claiming that their garments were cut from a single piece of cloth when, in fact, they were created from several smaller pieces of cloth.
Do you see anything wrong?
Used to describe someone who is good at persuading people to do or believe something
Jane is a fast talker. She has sold many luxurious villas since she worked here.
