dyed-in-the-wool conservative
a strong conservative
TRANSLATION
dyed-in-the-wool = durch und durch, eingefleischt --- How important is this English word? dyed in the wool: 472,000 Google Hits
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
Whether we like it or not, there has been a radical change in the international balance of power. If more proof were needed, the recent British White Paper on defence should convince the most DYED-IN-THE-WOOL conservatives.
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Whether you've just switched from beer or spirits or you're a DYED-IN-THE-WOOL wine lover, this is your show.
(The Wine Experience Show - Daily Podcast)
(maltadata.com)
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Whether you've just switched from beer or spirits or you're a DYED-IN-THE-WOOL wine lover, this is your show.
(The Wine Experience Show - Daily Podcast)
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dyed-in-the-wool
idiomatic phrase
- thoroughgoing, complete, uncompromising.
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WORD ORIGIN
There are several theories about the origin of this phrase, most of which relate to the colourfast (farbecht) characteristic of wool.
The most common explanation is that if wool is dyed (einfärben) before it is woven into material, it retains the colours longer than if it is dyed after being woven. Thus “dyed-in-the-wool” implies an inborn or permanent condition.
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IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS TODAY
say something like:
“It should be easy to convince her that we should invest overseas. She's a dyed-in-the-wool internationalist.”
idiomatic phrase
- thoroughgoing, complete, uncompromising.
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WORD ORIGIN
There are several theories about the origin of this phrase, most of which relate to the colourfast (farbecht) characteristic of wool.
The most common explanation is that if wool is dyed (einfärben) before it is woven into material, it retains the colours longer than if it is dyed after being woven. Thus “dyed-in-the-wool” implies an inborn or permanent condition.
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IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS TODAY
say something like:
“It should be easy to convince her that we should invest overseas. She's a dyed-in-the-wool internationalist.”
