| 单词 | to sink through the floor |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto sink through the floor P8. to sink through the floor: expressing a desperate desire to escape an embarrassing situation. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > humility > feeling of shame > be ashamed [verb (intransitive)] > be embarrassed to look ateOE not to know which way (also where) to look1566 to sink through the floor1839 to have (get, etc.) egg on one's face1964 1839 C. M. Kirkland New Home xli. 277 ‘Married!’ said Everard, his fine eyes flashing lightning, while poor Cora, completely humbled, felt ready to sink through the floor. 1908 L. M. Montgomery Anne of Green Gables xii. 118 She thought she would sink through the floor when she saw you come in all rigged out like that. 1956 ‘C. Blackstock’ Dewey Death iv. 79 The pause was long enough to make Barbara wish she could sink through the floor. 1990 J. Eberts & T. Ilott My Indecision is Final xvii. 183 The assistant..continued to brush away non-existent crumbs, all the while talking about the film in the most insulting manner. I was sinking through the floor. < as lemmas |
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