| 单词 | forelock |
| 释义 | forelock (fɔːʳlɒk ) Word forms: forelocks 1. countable noun A forelock is a piece of hair that falls over your forehead. People often used to pull their forelocks to show respect for other people of a higher class than they were. He touched his forelock in mock deference. 2. tug/touch one's forelock phrase If you say that a person tugs their forelock to another person, you are criticizing them for showing too much respect to the second person or being unnecessarily worried about their opinions. [mainly British, disapproval] Idioms: tug your forelock or touch your forelock to show too much respect to another person and make yourself seem very humble and inferior A lot of people seem to think we're supposed to go round touching our forelock and scraping our heads against the floor. We're not. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers |
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