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Idiom idiom

farmer's tan


The tan line left by clothing, especially by a short-sleeved shirt.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

He has a funny farmer's tan from working outside.

CONTEXTUAL

After spending all summer painting the house in a t-shirt, he ended up with a very noticeable farmer's tan.

COMPLEX

Despite his efforts to even out his skin tone, the distinct farmer's tan remained as a permanent reminder of his long days laboring under the summer sun.


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    tan someone's hide

    To beat or spank someone, usually on their backside.

Last updated August 10, 2026