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UK(as) thin as a rake
/az θˈɪn az ɐ ɹˈeɪk/
/æz θˈɪn æz ɐ ɹˈeɪk/(as) thin as a rake
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What is the origin of the idiom "thin as a rake" and when to use it?
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.
Examples
1. Lisa is as thin as a rake and she struggles to gain weight.
2. Lisa is as thin as a rake and she struggles to gain weight.
3. Despite his love for food, Peter remains thin as a rake due to his high metabolism.
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