Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fold like a cheap suit

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.91 in modern English

Syllables
fold -like a cheap- -suit
IPA
33
Scrabble Score
18
Letters
4
Syllables
14
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To give up easily; capitulate.

Informal

Usage

Inflected Forms

folds like a cheap suit (present, singular) folding like a cheap suit (participle, present) folded like a cheap suit (participle, past) folded like a cheap suit (past)

Phrases

lie like a cheap rug

Frequently Paired Words

lie like a cheap rug

Synonyms

fold like a cheap suitcase fold like a cheap tent fold like a lawn chair

Questions

What does fold like a cheap suit mean?
To give up easily; capitulate.

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