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curb appeal

idiom
Meaning

The visual attractiveness which a house, commercial establishment, or other real estate property has when initially seen by a prospective buyer or other person standing in front of the property "at the curb".


Examples
SIMPLE

Painting the front door improves the house's curb appeal.

CONTEXTUAL

If you want to sell your home quickly, you should focus on improving your curb appeal before the first open house.

COMPLEX

The real estate agent advised the homeowners that investing in professional landscaping would significantly enhance the property's curb appeal and attract more serious buyers.

Anchors to
Related idioms5entries
  1. 01

    appeal from Philip drunk to Philip sober

    To ask someone to reconsider a decision or view they took while their judgment was swayed by momentary passion, excitement, etc.

  2. 02

    bite the curb

    To be curb stomped.

  3. 03

    curb crawler

    A prostitute's client, especially one who travels in a car to search for a prostitute.

  4. 04

    kick to the curb

    To dismiss or reject in a humiliating manner.

  5. 05

    street appeal

    Curb appeal.

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