General
pretty as a peach
What does pretty as a peach mean?
A warm compliment about someone's good looks or sweet nature.
"In that dress she was pretty as a peach."
Origin
Southern simile drawing on the peach, an iconic Southern fruit (notably Georgia).
Frequently asked questions
What does "pretty as a peach" mean?
It's a warm compliment about someone's good looks or sweet nature.
Where does "pretty as a peach" come from?
It's a Southern simile built on the peach, an iconic Southern fruit especially associated with Georgia.
How do you use "pretty as a peach"?
Pay someone a compliment: "In that dress she was pretty as a peach."
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