He is a bit light in the loafers.
light in the loafers
idiomGay; homosexual.
Origin
first recorded 20th c.US, 1967.
The neighbors often gossip about him, claiming he is a little light in the loafers.
While the older generation whispered about him being light in the loafers, he lived his life with quiet confidence and pride.
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amber light
Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.
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bright lights
The glamour and glitz of a place, especially a big city.
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bring to light
To expose, disclose or reveal something that was hidden or unknown.
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come to light
To become known; to be revealed.
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false light
A point of view resulting in a misleading or inaccurate representation of a person, situation, or fact.
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give a light
To care.
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green light
Approval, or permission to proceed.
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hide one's light under a bushel
To conceal one's positive qualities or talents, especially due to modesty or shyness; to avoid attention.
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