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UK(as) bald as a cue ball
/az bˈɔːld az ɐ kjˈuː bˈɔːl/
/æz bˈɔːld æz ɐ kjˈuː bˈɔːl/(as) bald as a cue ball
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What is the origin of the idiom "bald as a cue ball" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "bald as a cue ball" can be traced back to the resemblance between a hairless head and the smooth surface of a cue ball used in the game of billiards. it is used to describe someone who is completely bald.
Examples
1. Now he's as bald as a cue ball, and he rocks the look with confidence.
2. Now he's as bald as a cue ball, and he rocks the look with confidence.
3. As soon as Mark noticed his receding hairline, he knew it was only a matter of time before he became bald as a cue ball.
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