Look/feel small In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "look/feel small", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-10-13 04:10

Meaning of Look/feel small

Look/feel small phrase

If you "look/feel small", you feel or appear stupid, embarrassed, or insignificant, especially because of what one has said or done.

Linda felt small when she was accused of stealing the jewelry, which she didn't do.

He's such a badass that he enjoys making people look small.

There 's no need to make her feel small in front of her colleagues.

Grammar and Usage of Look/feel small

Verb Forms

  • to look/feel small
  • looks/feels small
  • looking/feeling small
  • looked/felt small

The verbs "look" and "feel" should be conjugated according to their tense. 

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that's my story and I'm sticking to it

A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate

Example:

Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

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