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slave to fashion

idiom
Meaning

A person who is particularly concerned that their clothing and physical appearance conforms to the current, accepted style.


Examples
SIMPLE

She is a slave to fashion and buys new clothes every week.

CONTEXTUAL

He spends his entire paycheck on designer labels because he is a total slave to fashion.

COMPLEX

Despite the discomfort of the restrictive garments, she remained a dedicated slave to fashion, prioritizing the season's latest aesthetic over her own physical ease.

Anchors to
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    what did your last slave die of

    Used to indicate that someone is being unreasonably bossy and demanding.

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