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Stuffed shirt disapproving noun phrase informal
"stuffed-shirt" can be used as an adjective.
Someone who shows that they are more important than others, or who is very serious and conservative.
Rumor has it that John is a stuffed shirt, acting superiorly, yet what I have seen so far is quite the opposite.
When it comes to relationships and marriage, my grandpa is a bit of a stuffed shirt.
To stand still, to be unbending, immutable and a little bit odd.
A rude phrase expressing contempt, disgust, or anger to someone who has a rigid or serious demeanor
If you describe someone as prim and proper, they have very traditional, morally conservative beliefs and behavior.
To stand still, to be unbending, immutable and a little bit odd.
To be rigid and unwilling to change one's habits, behaviors, opinions, etc.
This phrase refers to a shirt being displayed on a dummy in a clothing shop. The dummy is hollow and has no use apart from filling the space occupied by the shirt. This phrase dates from around 1900.
Do you see anything wrong?
people often do irrational or foolish things when they are in love.
I and my boyfriend have decided to get married in the summer. I don't think that's wise, since we won't have enough money saved by then to set up house. But then, one cannot love and be wise.
