Question of the Day #1316

Fits like a glove

From the headline of this article at Health & Safety International.

  上記の文で、fits like a gloveの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "fits like a glove" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

ぴったり合う

   

Answer

According to The Free Dictionary:

1. To be perfectly sized for someone, as of an article of clothing. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fit" and "like."
2. To be very suited for someone. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fit" and "like."

 

Examples

1. The alterations turned out great—that gown really fits you like a glove now.
2. That sweater never fit me right, but you look great—it fits you like a glove. Why don't you keep it?
3. She's very shy, so working in a research lab really fits her like a glove.
4. Seldom do I find any pair of shoes that fit me like a glove.
5. I love this song because it fits my mood like a glove.

   

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