This idiom originates from the observation of coots, which are birds known for featherless, pale, and bald-looking patches on their heads, which gives the impression of baldness. "Bald as a coot" is used to describe someone who is completely bald. It emphasizes the person's lack of hair.

What is the origin of the idiom "bald as a coot" and when to use it?

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Определение и значение слова «(as) bald as a coot» на английском языке

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