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slut's wool

idiom

Accumulated dust, fluff, hair, etc., that tends to occur indoors in areas not regularly dusted, such as under heavy furniture.


Anchors to
Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    dyed-in-the-wool

    Firmly established in one's beliefs or habits; having a specified characteristic, identity, etc. deeply ingrained in one's nature.

  2. 02

    more cry than wool

    Dramatic assertions that are backed by little evidence.

  3. 03

    pull the wool over someone's eyes

    To deceive someone.

  4. 04

    wrap in cotton wool

    To treat delicately, to baby, to coddle.

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