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hair out of place

idiom

The slightest sign of disorder or unkemptness.


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  1. 01

    as if someone owns the place

    Alternative form of like someone owns the place.

  2. 02

    bad hair day

    A day when things seem to be unmanageable or go wrong.

  3. 03

    Barnet

    [Cockney slang]hair

    via Barnet Fair

  4. 04

    better place

    Heaven; happiness after death.

  5. 05

    come from a good place

    To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.

  6. 06

    curl someone's hair

    To frighten, dismay, or excite someone thoroughly.

  7. 07

    fall into place

    To assume a clear and complete form when separate elements come together; to be fully realized at last.

  8. 08

    find one's place

    To discover one's vocation, purpose, and/or sense of belonging to or passion for something.

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