The slimmest waist since the Civil War. You could get a dog collar around it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote humorously highlights how slim Audrey Hepburn's waist was compared to historical standards.
- In plain terms
- Her waist was so small it was like a dog collar.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical beauty standards can be extreme and unusual.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do beauty standards change over time?
Another view
It relies on hyperbole that may not reflect actual measurements.
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