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(as) thin as a rake
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used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unhealthy way
Disapproving
Idiom
InformalWhat 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.
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Lisa is as thin as a rake and she struggles to gain weight.
Lisa is as thin as a rake and she struggles to gain weight.
Despite his love for food, Peter remains thin as a rake due to his high metabolism.
Example
Lisa is as thin as a rake and she struggles to gain weight.
Lisa is as thin as a rake and she struggles to gain weight.
Despite his love for food, Peter remains thin as a rake due to his high metabolism.
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