(as) stiff as a poker In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(as) stiff as a poker", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-05-24 05:05

Meaning of (as) stiff as a poker

Synonyms:

as tough as nails , stiff as a board , rigid like a twig

(as) stiff as a poker American simile

Used to describe people's physical manner and posture.

Used to describe someone's physical posture or demeanor very straight or inflexible

It's not easy for her to be a ballet dancer because she's as stiff as a poker.

In the progress check meeting, almost employees sit as stiff as a poker and listened to the manager’s complaint.

Other phrases about:

stick up (one's) ass

A rude phrase expressing contempt, disgust, or anger to someone who has a rigid or serious demeanor

stiff as a poker

To stand still, to be unbending, immutable and a little bit odd.

be set in (one's) ways

To be rigid and unwilling to change one's habits, behaviors, opinions, etc.

stuffed shirt

Someone who is pretentious and stuffy.

have a poker up (one's) arse

1. To be rigid in one's attitudes, looks, behaviors or opinions.

2. To be bad-tempered, hostile or serious. 

  

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