warts and all

短语

发音

AU

别名

warts-and-all

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    Of or pertaining to a description or other depiction which reveals the full range of characteristics of a person or thing, including the shortcomings and imperfections.

    习语 非正式
adv.
  1. 1.

    In a manner which does not conceal shortcomings or imperfections.

    习语 非正式

词源

In 1653, an artist, Samuel Cooper, was asked to paint Oliver Cromwell’s portrait. Cromwell preferred the portrait to be shown with “pimples, warts and everything” (i.e., to include any defects and imperfections). Over time, this phrase has come to be shortened to “warts and all”.

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