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go under the knife

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go under the knife
Fig. to submit to surgery; to have surgery done on oneself. She goes under the knife tomorrow for her gallbladder. Frank lives in constant fear of having to go under the knife.
See also: knife

go under the knife
to have a medical operation More and more women are choosing to go under the knife just to improve their appearance. (humorous)
See also: knife


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It is hard to stay strong and not go under the knife because I am surrounded by it," Fox News quoted her as saying at the recent "UNITE Unveiled: Gen Art's Fresh Faces in Fashion" bash in West Hollywood.
Cosmetic surgery has gained popularity recently, especially in the United States and a considerable percentage of Europe It is usually associated with models and actors who go under the knife to enhance a particular body part or to correct some flaws Cosmetic surgery has gained popularity recently, especially in the United States and a considerable percentage of Europe.
Cosmetic surgery is all about perception Many people seem dissatisfied with some physical attribute or body part and they are more than wiling to go under the knife for both their personal and professional reasons and say some say it makes sense Cosmetic surgery is all about perception.
 
 
 
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