sew buttons
The phrase "sew buttons" is a playful and humorous response often used to address someone who starts a sentence with "so" without further context.
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Definition
B2Conversation
(idiomatic, humorous, slightly dated)A whimsical response to someone starting a sentence with 'so,' meant to deflect or fill a pause humorously.
Example
- Person A: So, what did you think of the movie? Person B: Sew buttons!
A2Sewing
(literal)To attach buttons to fabric or clothing using needle and thread.
Example
- I need to sew buttons onto my new shirt.
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Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sew buttons":
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