mud fence
Something proverbially unattractive or ugly.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That old car is as ugly as a mud fence.”
“The new building design is as ugly as a mud fence, so the city council rejected it.”
“While the architect praised the avant-garde structure, the local residents insisted that the building was as ugly as a mud fence.”
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drag through the mud
To tarnish or spoil enough so that something or someone is no longer respectable.
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fence in
To restrict freedom.
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fence the tables
To make a solemn address to those who present themselves to commune at the Lord's Supper, on the feelings appropriate to the service, in order to hinder, so far as possible, those who are unworthy from approaching the table.
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happy as a pig in mud
Very happy or content.
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homely as a hedge fence
Having no physically attractive characteristics, but not blatantly ugly; very plain in appearance.
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make a Virginia fence
To walk in a unstable manner due to being intoxicated.
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mend fences
To repair damage to a friendship or relationship after a disagreement or other mishap.
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mud monkey
Refers to a person or a builder using earth, mud, or clay as its main material.
Last updated August 10, 2026