The phrase "thin as a rake" is an idiomatic expression that dates back several centuries. It originated from the comparison between someone's thinness and the slim shape of a garden rake. It is used to describe someone who is extremely thin or skinny. It emphasizes the person's lack of body mass and suggests that they have a slender physique.

What is the origin of the idiom "thin as a rake" and when to use it?

ইংরেজিতে "(as) thin as a rake"এর সংজ্ঞা ও অর্থ

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