size : Idioms & Phrases

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apple-sized

  • adjective satellite having the approximate size of an apple
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bear-sized

  • adjective satellite large as a bear
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cherry-sized

  • adjective satellite having the approximate size of a cherry
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  • adjective satellite having the approximate size of a cookie
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crow-sized

  • adjective satellite having the approximate size of a crow
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dog-sized

  • adjective satellite having the approximate size of an average dog
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engine-sized

En"gine-sized` adjective
Definitions
  1. Sized by a machine, and not while in the pulp; -- said of paper. Knight.
Webster 1913

ferret-sized

  • adjective satellite having the approximate size of a ferret
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full-size

  • adjective satellite being of the same size as an original
    lifesize; life-size; full-size.
    • a life-size sculpture
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Gold size

  • a composition used in applying gold leaf.
Webster 1913

grape-sized

  • adjective satellite having the approximate size of a grape
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half-size

  • adjective satellite half the usual or regular size
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human-sized

  • adjective satellite having the approximate size of a human being
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king-size

  • adjective satellite extra large
    king-size.
    • a king-size bed
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king-sized

  • adjective satellite extra large
    king-size.
    • a king-size bed
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kiwi-sized

  • adjective satellite having the approximate size of a kiwi fruit
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life-size

  • adjective satellite being of the same size as an original
    lifesize; life-size; full-size.
    • a life-size sculpture
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Life"-size` adjective
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  1. Of full size; of the natural size.
Webster 1913

life-sized

  • adjective satellite being of the same size as an original
    lifesize; life-size; full-size.
    • a life-size sculpture
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man-sized

  • adjective satellite calling for the strength of a man
    • a man-sized job
  • adjective satellite very large; appropriate to the size of a man
    • a man-sized piece of cake
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medium-size

  • adjective satellite intermediate in size
    moderate-size; medium-size; medium-sized.
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medium-sized

  • adjective satellite intermediate in size
    moderate-size; medium-size; medium-sized.
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Me"di*um-sized` adjective
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  1. Having a medium size; as, a medium-sized man.
Webster 1913

moderate-size

  • adjective satellite intermediate in size
    moderate-size; medium-size; medium-sized.
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moderate-sized

  • adjective satellite intermediate in size
    moderate-size; medium-size; medium-sized.
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mouse-sized

  • adjective satellite having the approximate size of a mouse
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olive-sized

  • adjective satellite about the size of an olive
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orange-sized

  • adjective satellite having the approximate size of an orange
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pig-sized

  • adjective satellite having the approximate size of a pig
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pint-size

  • adjective satellite well below average height
    sawed-off; sawn-off; pint-size; runty.
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pint-sized

  • adjective satellite well below average height
    sawed-off; sawn-off; pint-size; runty.
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pocket-size

  • adjective satellite limited in size or scope
    pocket-size; modest; small; minor; small-scale.
    • a small business
    • a newspaper with a modest circulation
    • small-scale plans
    • a pocket-size country
  • adjective satellite small enough to be carried in a garment pocket
    pocketable; pocket-size.
    • pocket-size paperbacks
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pocket-sized

  • adjective satellite limited in size or scope
    pocket-size; modest; small; minor; small-scale.
    • a small business
    • a newspaper with a modest circulation
    • small-scale plans
    • a pocket-size country
  • adjective satellite small enough to be carried in a garment pocket
    pocketable; pocket-size.
    • pocket-size paperbacks
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queen-size

  • adjective satellite (used especially of beds) not as large as king-size
    queen-size.
    • a queen-sized bed
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queen-sized

  • adjective satellite (used especially of beds) not as large as king-size
    queen-size.
    • a queen-sized bed
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rabbit-sized

  • adjective satellite having the approximate size of a rabbit
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shrew-sized

  • adjective satellite having the approximate size of a shrew
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size constancy

  • noun the tendency to perceive the veridical size of a familiar object despite differences in their distance (and consequent differences in the size of the pattern projected on the retina of the eye)
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size of it

  • noun the actual state of affairs
    size.
    • that's the size of the situation
    • she hates me, that's about the size of it
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Size roll

  • a small piese of parchment added to a roll.
Webster 1913

Size stick

  • noun a mechanical measuring stick used by shoe fitters to measure the length and width of your foot
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  • a measuring stick used by shoemakers for ascertaining the size of the foot.
Webster 1913

size up

  • verb to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
    take stock; scrutinize; scrutinise.
    • he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror
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sparrow-sized

  • adjective satellite having the approximate size of a sparrow
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squirrel-sized

  • adjective satellite having the approximate size of a squirrel
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To size up

  • to estimate or ascertain the character and ability of. See 4th Size, 4. Slang, U.S.
    We had to size up our fellow legislators. The Century.
Webster 1913

turkey-sized

  • adjective satellite having the approximate size of a turkey
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wolf-sized

  • adjective satellite having the approximate size of a wolf
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