Looking/feeling small In english explanation

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

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

Meaning of Looking/feeling small (redirected from 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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Hang One's Head
to look downwards because of unhappiness or embarrassment
Example: If someone hangs their head, they will be shy or unhappy.
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