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emperor's new clothes

idiom

Something obvious and embarrassing that is politely ignored or that goes unacknowledged.


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  1. 01

    change of clothes

    A set of clothes in addition to those already worn.

  2. 02

    dawn of a new day

    A new beginning; a fresh start; an important, promising turning point.

  3. 03

    new dawn

    A new beginning; a fresh start; an important, promising turning point.

  4. 04

    new hotness

    The new popular trend; the latest and greatest thing.

  5. 05

    new kid in town

    Synonym of new kid on the block.

  6. 06

    new kid on the block

    Someone or something new to an existing community.

  7. 07

    new normal

    A current prevailing situation which has emerged recently, that differs dramatically from the previous one and is expected to remain.

  8. 08

    new school

    A style, way of thinking, or method for accomplishing a task that is typical of the current era, as opposed to former eras.

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