Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
where the shoe pinches — {n. phr.}, {informal} Where or what the discomfort or trouble is. * /Johnny thinks the job is easy, but he will find out where the shoe pinches when he tries it./ * /The coach said he wasn t worried about any position except quarterback; that was … Dictionary of American idioms
where\ the\ shoe\ pinches — n. phr. informal Where or what the discomfort or trouble is. Johnny thinks the job is easy, but he will find out where the shoe pinches when he tries it. The coach said he wasn t worried about any position except quarterback; that was where the… … Словарь американских идиом
only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches — This means that it s hard to know how much someone else is suffering … The small dictionary of idiomes
know where the shoe pinches — To know by direct experience what the trouble or difficulty is • • • Main Entry: ↑pinch … Useful english dictionary
where the shoepinches — When people talk about where the shoe pinches , they are referring to an area that is often a source of problems or difficulties. She s sure the public transport system works perfectly, but she ll find out where the shoe pinches when she… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
shoe — [sho͞o] n. [ME sho < OE sceoh, akin to Ger schuh < IE base * (s)keu , to cover > SKY, HIDE1] 1. an outer covering for the human foot, made of leather, canvas, etc. and usually having a stiff or thick sole and a heel: sometimes restricted … English World dictionary
shoe — n. & v. n. 1 either of a pair of protective foot coverings of leather, plastic, etc., having a sturdy sole and, in Britain, not reaching above the ankle. 2 a metal rim nailed to the hoof of a horse etc.; a horseshoe. 3 anything resembling a shoe… … Useful english dictionary
shoe — shoeless, adj. /shooh/, n., pl. shoes, (esp. Brit. Dial.) shoon; v., shod or shoed, shod or shoed or shodden, shoeing. n. 1. an external covering for the human foot, usually of leather and consisting of a more or less stiff or heavy sole and a… … Universalium
shoe — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. footwear; footgear; sandal, espadrille, boot, loafer, casual, sneaker; runner, [tire] casing; [brake] lining. See clothing. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. footwear, foot covering. Types of shoes include:… … English dictionary for students
shoe — /ʃu / (say shooh) noun (plural shoes or, Archaic, shoon) 1. an external covering, usually of leather, for the human foot, consisting of a more or less stiff or heavy sole and a lighter upper part. 2. US → boot1 (def. 1). 3. some thing or part… …
