| 单词 | one's face fits |
| 释义 | > as lemmasone's face fits o. British. one's face fits and variants: one is acceptable or suited to a particular group, social context, etc.; one possesses or is judged to possess the necessary attributes or qualities. Frequently in negative contexts. ΚΠ 1963 T. Morris & P. Morris Pentonville iv. 91 There are plenty of cases where a man's face doesn't fit. 1977 Economist 13 Aug. 92/1 Anglo-American..underestimated the depth of Afrikaner distrust... Iscor wanted to accept, but was overruled by the government. The financial community..thinks the real reason is that Anglo's face does not fit. 1987 Bicycle Action Aug. 50/1 Some people say you get on a team if your face fits. 1991 G. Butler Coffin Underground 152 Perhaps your face had to fit to get the kindness, you had to belong. 1999 Independent 2 Jan. (Mag.) 16/2 [He] is another of the many shown the door because his face didn't fit. < as lemmas |
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