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  • I wandered into the pub in my muddy wellies after the hike and everyone was in date-night gear, so I stuck out like a sore thumb.
  • In a room full of suits and ball gowns, his bright orange hoodie made him stick out like a sore thumb, but he wore it proudly all night.
  • I turned up to the wedding after-party still wearing my work hi-vis and, mate, I stuck out like a sore thumb.
  • Everyone else in the office came in business casual, then Kev rolled up in full gym gear and stuck out like a sore thumb.
  • I showed up to the house party in full office clothes and everyone else was barefoot in joggers, so I stuck out like a sore thumb.
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    And we polish it We add its tone, where it comes from when that's known, and its sibling expressions.

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