feather Идиома
a feather in your cap
birds of a feather flock together
feather a pass (hockey)
feather in one
feather in your cap
feather one
feather your nest
horse feathers
knock me over with a feather
ruffle your feathers
tar and feather
feather in one's cap
It was a feather in his cap to win first prize．他赢得一等奖，真是件值得骄傲的事情。
It'll be a feather in your cap if you can get an interview with him．你如果能见到他，那将是件值得骄傲的事。
It is no small feather in a man's cap if he has been no worse than his neighbours．一个人如果不比周围人差，那是一件很值得骄傲的事。
feather one's nest
He used his position and in fluence to feather his nest．他利用自己的地位和权势谋取私利。
She may do something for you，but she'll be feathering her own nest at the same time．她会为你做些好事，但同时她会从中捞些好处。
Before liberation，many officials feathered their nests through corruption．解放前，许多官吏通过贪污中饱私囊。
2． make one's home pleasant and comfortable；decorate one's house装饰家庭
Furniture stores welcome young couples who want to feather their nests．家俱店很欢迎想装饰房屋的年轻夫妇光临。
ruffle one's feathers
Idiom(s): ruffle one's feathersTheme: ANNOYANCE
to upset or annoy someone. (A bird's feathers become ruffled if it is angry or afraid.)
• You certainly ruffled Mrs. Smith's feathers by criticizing her garden.
• Try to be tactful and not ruffle people's feathers.
light as a feather
Idiom(s): (as) light as a featherTheme: WEIGHT
of little weight.
• Sally dieted until she was as light as a feather.
• Of course I can lift the box. It's light as a feather.
knock sb over with a feather
Idiom(s): knock sb over with a featherTheme: SHOCK
to push over a person who is stunned, surprised, or awed by something extraordinary. (Folksy.)
• I was so surprised you could have knocked me over with a feather.
• When she heard the news, you could have knocked her over with a feather.
in fine feather
Idiom(s): in fine featherTheme: HEALTH - GOOD
in good health.
• Of course I'm in fine feather. I get lots of sleep.
• Good food and lots of sleep put me into fine feather.
make the feathers fly
Idiom(s): make the fur fly AND make the feathers flyTheme: INCITE
to cause a fight or an argument; to create an uproar (about something). (Informal.)
• When your mother gets home and sees what you've done, she'll really make the fur fly.
• When those two get together, they'll make the feathers fly. They hate each other.
Birds of a feather flock together.
People of the same sort are usually found together.Feather your own nest
If someone feathers their own nest, they use their position or job for personal gain.Feathers fly
When people are fighting or arguing angrily, we can say that feathers are flying.Get your feathers in a bunch
If you get your feathers in a bunch, you get upset or angry about something.Ruffle a few feathers
If you ruffle a few feathers, you annoy some people when making changes or improvements.White feather
If someone shows a white feather, they are cowards.You could have knocked me down with a feather
This idiom is used to mean that the person was very shocked or surprised.Fine feathers make fine birds.
A person can look impressive in smart clothes.bird of a different feather|bird|different feather
n. phr. A person who is free thinking and independent. Syd won't go along with recent trends in grammar; he created his own. He is a bird of a different feather.birds of a feather flock together|bird|birds|birds
People who are alike often become friends or are together; if you are often with certain people, you may be their friends or like them.
A proverb. Don't be friends with bad boys. People think that birds of a feather flock together.feather in one's cap|cap|feather
n. phr. Something to be proud of; an honor. It was a feather in his cap to win first prize. (From the medieval practice of placing a feather in the helmet of one who won honors in battle.)feather one's nest|feather|nest
v. phr., informal 1. To use for yourself money and power, especially from a public office or job in which you are trusted to help other people. The rich man told his lawyer to use his money after he died to build a hospital for poor people, but the lawyer feathered his own nest with the money instead. The man feathered his nest in politics by getting money from contractors who built roads.Synonym: LINE ONE'S POCKETS. 2. To make your home pleasant and comfortable; furnish and decorate your house. Furniture stores welcome young couples who want to feather their nests.
fine feathers do not make fine birds|bird|birds|fe
literary A person who wears fine clothes may not be as good as he looks. A proverb. Mary is pretty and she wears pretty clothes, but she is very mean. Fine feathers do not make fine birds. Compare: HANDSOME IS AS HANDSOME DOES.
fuss and feathers|feather|feathers|fuss
n., informal Unnecessary bother and excitement. She is full of fuss and feathers this morning.horsefeathers!
n. phr., slang 1. Not true; I don't believe what you're saying. "Horsefeathers!" Brad cried. "I can't believe a word of what you said about Jessica." 2. Exclamation of disgust. "Horsefeathers!" Fred cried. "We've just missed the bus."Compare: FIDDLESTICKS, BULLSHIT.
make the feathers fly|feather|feathers|fly|make
v. phr., informal 1. To enjoy working; be strong and work hard. When Mrs. Hale did her spring cleaning she made the feathers fly. 2. See: MAKE THE FUR FLY.make the fur fly|feather|feathers|fly|fur|make|mak
v. phr., informal Say or write mean things about someone or to jump on and fight hard. A man fooled Mr. Black and got his money. Mr. Black will really make the fur fly when he finds the man. Mrs. Baker's dog dug holes in her neighbor's garden. The neighbor really made the fur fly when she saw Mrs. Baker.ruffle feathers|feather|feathers|ruffle|ruffle one
v. phr. Insult or disturb slightly; offend. The author ruffled some feathers by his portrait of his hometown.tar and feather|feather|tar
v. To pour heated tar on and cover with feathers as a punishment. In the Old West bad men were sometimes tarred and feathered and driven out of town.birds of a feather
birds of a featherIndividuals of like character, taste, or background (tend to stay together), as in The members of the club had no trouble selecting their yearly outing—they're all birds of a feather. The idea of like seeks like dates from ancient Greek times, and “Birds dwell with their kind” was quoted in the apocryphal book of Ecclesiasticus. The full saying in English, Birds of a feather flock together, was first recorded in 1545.
feather
featherIn addition to the idioms beginning with feather, also see birds of a feather; fuss and feathers; in fine feather; knock down with a feather; light as a feather; make the dust fly; ruffle someone's feathers; show the white feather; tar and feather.
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- feather in one's cap, a
- feather one's nest
feather in one's cap, a
feather in one's cap, aAn act or deed to one's credit; a distinctive achievement. For example, Getting all three factions to the bargaining table would be a feather in his cap. This expression alludes to the practice of putting a feather on a soldier's cap for every enemy he kills, an early practice of some Native American tribes and many other peoples. [Early 1600s]
fuss and feathers
fuss and feathersNeedless commotion and display, as in There was so much fuss and feathers over the award ceremony that I decided not to attend. This expression probably survives because of its appealing alliteration. [Mid-1800s]
knock down with a feather
knock down with a feathersee under knock for a loop.
knock over with a feather
knock over with a feathersee under knock for a loop.
ruffle someone's feathers
ruffle someone's feathersAnnoy or offend someone, as in Calling him a tightwad really ruffled his feathers. This term alludes to the stiffened, upright feathers of an angry bird. [Mid-1800s]
show the white feather
show the white featherDisplay cowardice, as in The minute Bob put up his fists, Bill showed the white feather and backed down. This expression comes from cockfighting, where a white feather in a bird's tail is considered a sign of inferior breeding. [Early 1800s]
An feather idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with feather, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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