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be like painting the Forth Bridge (British) if repairing or improving something is like painting the Forth Bridge, it takes such a long time that by the time you have finished doing it, you have to start again Usage notes: The Forth Bridge is a very large bridge in Edinburgh. Home improvements are a bit like painting the Forth Bridge. By the time you've finished the kitchen, the bathroom needs decorating and so it goes on. be no oil painting (British & Australian humorous) if someone is no oil painting, they are not attractive She has an interesting face but she's no oil painting. See also: oil 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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