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stick out like a sore thumb

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stick out like a sore thumb
Fig. to be very obvious. That pimple really sticks out like a sore thumb. Do you think I would stick out like a sore thumb at the party if I wear this coat?
See also: like, out, sore, stick, thumb

stick out like a sore thumb also stand out like a sore thumb
to be easily noticed as different Ted wore old jeans to the party, and he stuck out like a sore thumb among all the well-dressed guests.
See also: like, out, sore, stick, thumb


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