just another pretty face
Someone who is attractive, but not too distinguished in other areas.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He is more than just another pretty face.”
“She worked hard to prove she was a talented manager and not just another pretty face.”
“Despite his initial reputation as just another pretty face, he demonstrated a profound intellect during the intense board meeting.”
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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another string to one's bow
Another skill, ability or resource to be used in case of failure.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
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blow up in one's face
To fail disastrously.
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boat
[Cockney slang]face
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break someone's face
To beat up someone violently.
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butter face
Alternative form of butterface.
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close the face
To turn the face of the bat inwards, in order to hit the ball to the leg side.
Last updated August 10, 2026