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*red as a cherry and *red as a poppy; *red as a rose; *red as a ruby; *red as blood bright red. (*Also: as ~.) When she came in from ice-skating, Clara's nose was as red as a cherry. When her boss praised her in front of the whole office, Emily turned red as a poppy. I would like to make a dress out of that beautiful velvet that is red as a rose. Jane painted her fingernails with polish as red as a ruby. I want to have my car painted red as blood. See also: red cherry-pick something Fig. to choose something very carefully. (As if one were closely examining cherries on the tree, looking for the best.) We have to cherry-pick the lumber we want to use for the cabinetry. Nothing but the best will do. Life is just a bowl of cherries. Prov. Everything is going well.; Life is carefree. (Often used ironically, as in the second example.) The real estate salesman tried to convince us that life in the suburbs is just a bowl of cherries. Jill: Hi, Jane. How are you? Jane: Oh, my alarm clock didn't go off this morning, and then my car wouldn't start, and I missed the bus and got to work late, and I just found out my rent's going up fifty dollars a month. Life is just a bowl of cherries. a bite of the cherry (British & Australian) a part of something good, especially when there is not enough for everyone who wants it Job-sharing would give twice as many people a bite of the cherry. (British) See also: bite cherry-pick somebody/something to choose only the best people or things in a way that is not fair (usually in continuous tenses) Isn't there a danger that the state schools might start cherry-picking the pupils with the best exam results? Life is just a bowl of cherries. something that you say which means that life is very pleasant Usage notes: This phrase is sometimes used humorously to mean the opposite The hotel is wonderful and the weather too. Life's just a bowl of cherries. So as well as cleaning up the apartment and getting the paperwork done, I have three children to look after. Yes, life's just a bowl of cherries! How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Drexel Heritage cherrywood armoires that the Ritz likely purchased for $2,000 each are marked down to $249, Hotel Services owner Richard Herrera said. Diners at Hampton's will be able to enjoy both the outdoor scenery as well as the restaurant's magnificent decor, warmed by vibrant crimson and lustrous gold, paneled with cherrywood millwork and accented by handpainted murals. Apartments will feature handsome cherrywood floors with walnut borders, as well as state-of-the-art kitchen appliances, highlighted by the latest "Internet" refrigerator by LG Other kitchen finishes include custom wood cabinets, marble counters, glass backsplash and Brazilian cherry flooring. |
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