Seamy side of life In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "seamy side of life", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-04-08 11:04

Meaning of Seamy side of life

Seamy side of life figurative

Used to describe the most unpleasant or roughest aspect of life.

I saw the seamy side of life when working in the film industry.

During his many years on the job, this doctor learnt a lot about the seamy side of life.

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Used to say that life includes not only happiness but also toughness too.

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