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bare poles

idiom

The condition of a sailing boat when all of its sails have been taken in.


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Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    bare one's soul

    To reveal one's innermost feelings and thoughts, especially concerning one's doubts, regrets, or flaws; to tell one's personal secrets to others.

  2. 02

    bare one's teeth

    To show aggression.

  3. 03

    poles apart

    Totally opposite.

  4. 04

    the cupboard is bare

    There is little to no food or money.

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