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Stand/stick out like a sore thumb

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This phrase creates a visual image to describe something that doesn't fit in. SlideWearing a Halloween costume to a wedding would make you stand out like a sore thumb.
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Metaphorically, it suggests awkwardness or not fitting into a social context. SlideBeing the only adult at the kids' table made him stick out like a sore thumb.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Often implies an undesirable or unintended level of attention. SlideHe tried to blend in, but his accent made him stick out like a sore thumb.