Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
someone-or-something-sticks-out-like-a-sore-thumb
idiom
/ˈsʌmˌwʌn ɔr ˈsʌm.θɪŋ sˈtɪks aʊt laɪk ə sɔr θʌm/
Definition
To be very noticeable or stand out in an obvious or awkward way.
Examples
- At the fashion show, her bright yellow dress made her stick out like a sore thumb among everyone else’s muted colors.
- He felt like he stuck out like a sore thumb at the gathering, being the only one not wearing formal attire.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe a person or thing that is conspicuously different from their surroundings, often in a way that attracts attention.
Synonyms
- stands out
- is conspicuous
- is out of place
