phrases and idioms to try to include in your poem/story
At the drop of a hat - as soon as the slightest provocation is given; immediately
Dress the part - to dress the way that people in a particular role usually dress
Fancy dress - a costume (as for a masquerade) chosen to suit the wearer's fancy
Give (someone) the shirt off one's back - to do anything to help (someone)
Hand in glove - in extremely close relationship or agreement
Hang one's hat - to situate oneself in a place (such as a residence or place of employment)
Hat in hand - in an attitude of respectful humility
If the shoe fits - used to say that something said or suggested about a person is true and that the person should accept it as true
Not wearing a stitch (of clothes/clothing) - to be completely naked
Pass the hat - to take up a collection for money
Put a sock in it - used to tell someone to stop talking
Scarf down - to eat (something) quickly
Sock away - to put away (money) as savings or investment
Spin/turn on one's heel - to turn away from someone in a very quick or sudden way
Take one's hat off to - to give (someone) praise or credit
The shoe is on the other foot - used to say that a situation has changed to the opposite of what it was before
Throw/toss one's hat in/into the ring - to announce that one is going to try to win a contest (such as an election)
Tie oneself (up) in knots - to cause problems for oneself from being too careful, trying too hard, etc.; to become very upset or worried
Tip one's cap/hat - to touch one's hat or cap or to lift it off one's head as a way of greeting or saying goodbye to someone—used informally to say that one admires or respects someone
Under the heel of (someone) - completely controlled by (another person, group, etc.)
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