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UK(as) bald as a coot
/az bˈɔːld az ɐ kˈuːt/
/æz bˈɔːld æz ɐ kˈuːt/(as) bald as a coot
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What is the origin of the idiom "bald as a coot" and when to use it?
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.
Examples
1. Now he has become bald as a coot, with a shiny scalp that catches the sunlight.
2. After trying various treatments and remedies for his thinning hair, Richard finally embraced his fate and now proudly embraces being as bald as a coot.
3. After trying various treatments and remedies for his thinning hair, Richard finally embraced his fate and now proudly embraces being as bald as a coot.
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