Hairy at the heel
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Định Nghĩa và Ý Nghĩa của "hairy at the heel "

hairy at the heel
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lacking good manners

hairy at the [heel] definition and meaning
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What is the origin of the idiom "hairy at the heel " and when to use it?

The idiom "hairy at the heel" dates back to at least the 17th century. It originally referred to horses that appeared healthy except for fur or hairy growths around their heels, which indicated underlying problems. Today, it is used to describe a person who has bad manners and not behave well in social situations.

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My boss is hairy at the heel.
I tried to talk to her about it, but she's just hairy at the heels.
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