He bought a rusty car that was a real shed find.
shed find
idiomSynonym of barn find.
The collector spent years searching for a rare motorcycle, eventually discovering a dusty shed find in a rural barn.
Hidden beneath layers of decades-old hay and grime, the vintage automobile was a remarkable shed find that promised a rewarding restoration project for the patient enthusiast.
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barn find
A valuable item recovered from poor storage, such as a suburban garage, farm shed, etc., where it had been more or less forgotten; especially a vintage automobile.
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find another gear
To suddenly achieve an extra burst of athletic performance, especially after a sustained period of competitive exertion.
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find fault
To criticize something excessively.
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find it in one's heart
To be sufficiently compassionate or gracious (to do something, especially to forgive someone or be willing to help them in some way).
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find no bones in
To experience no hindrances or obstacles; to do something without hesitation.
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find one's ass with both hands and a flashlight
Synonym of know one's ass from a hole in the ground.
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find one's feet
To grow in confidence in a new situation as one gains experience.
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find one's place
To discover one's vocation, purpose, and/or sense of belonging to or passion for something.