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What does it mean?
The man looked so round and ill-fitting in his clothes that he appeared poured in without checking size.
In plain terms
He looked very round and his clothes did not fit well.
What can you take from it?
Physical appearance can suggest carelessness in dressing.

Where it applies

  • character description
  • reading fiction

Putting it to work

  • describe characters
  • use humor

Questions to consider

  • How does appearance influence judgment?

Another view

The image relies on physical caricature.

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