sore thumb
sore thumb · sore thumbs
Something that draws negative attention or is out of placeSomething that draws negative attention or is out of place.
» You'll stick out like a sore thumb.
Meaning
1 sensesSomething that draws negative attention or is out of place.
Examples
11 sentencesYou'll stick out like a sore thumb.
Tom sticks out like a sore thumb.
ruТома за версту видно. — odexed
Tom stuck out like a sore thumb.
He sticks out like a sore thumb.
Він тут як біла ворона. — deniko
You stick out like a sore thumb.
Origin
Back-formation from stick out like a sore thumb.Back-formation from stick out like a sore thumb.
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Forms
plural: sore thumbs| Singular | sore thumb |
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