Meaning of 'Put lipstick on a pig'
What does the saying 'Put lipstick on a pig' mean?
Idiom: Put lipstick on a pig
Meaning:
If people put lipstick on a pig, they make superficial or cosmetic changes, hoping that it will make the product more attractive.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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