Was a fine figure of a man In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "was a fine figure of a man", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Regina Tuyen Le

2021-06-26 12:06

Meaning of Was a fine figure of a man (redirected from be a fine figure of a (man or woman) )

Synonyms:

to cut a fine figure

Be a fine figure of a (man or woman) British proverb

In some situations, the adjective "fine" can be replaced by other adjectives such as dazzling, magnificent, lovely, nice to describe the attractive appearance of someone.

Used to refer to someone who has physical attractiveness

Tarzan is a fine figure of a man.

Jane was a fine figure of a woman when she was young.

Other phrases about:

Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety

used to describe somebody's beauty and attraction.

your blood is worth bottling

Used to compliment or praise someone for doing something, or being a very special person or an invaluable person

not a hair out of place

Used to imply that a person's appearance is extremely neat and tidy

air of pretentiousness

Someone makes an attempt to seem more important, more intelligent, or of a higher class than you really are, usually through their manner, affectation, appearance, or behavior.

(nothing but/all/only) skin and bone

Extremely thin and emaciated

Grammar and Usage of Be a fine figure of a (man or woman)

Verb Forms

was a fine figure of a (man or woman)
been a fine figure of a (man or woman)
will be a fine figure of a (man or woman)
am/is a fine figure of a (man or woman)

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Be a fine figure of a (man or woman)

This phrase comes from a statement of a character named Bunthorne: "you're a fine figure of a woman!" in Patience, also known as Bunthorne's Bride by W. S. Gilbert.

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