Tight as the bark on a tree In english explanation

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

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2021-08-25 11:08

tight with a pound

Tight as the bark on a tree phrase simile

If someone is tight as the bark on a tree, they are very careful in spending money, especially in an extreme way.

He was born into a peasant family, so it is understandable why he is tight as the bark on a tree.

Don't be tight as the bark on a tree. Girls normally don't like guys like that.

She is completely besotted with him, so though he is tight as the bark on a tree, she thinks that he is economical.

The origin of this simile is not clear.

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come back/down to earth (with a bang/bump)bring somebody (back) down to earth (with a bang/bump)

To stop acting or living in a manner that is not realistic due to having experienced a very exciting time

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Soon, she brought him back to earth.

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