be no oil painting



be no oil painting

To be physically unattractive. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Jack's a nice guy, he's just no oil painting, you know?
See also: oil, painting

be no oil painting

  (British & Australian humorous)
if someone is no oil painting, they are not attractive She has an interesting face but she's no oil painting.
See also: oil, painting

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Roxanarahk-SAN-ə (English), rok-SAHN-ah (Spanish)English, Spanish, Romanian, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Behrooz-Persian
Peta-English (Australian)
Chanelleshə-NELEnglish (Modern)
NicholasNIK-ə-ləs (English), nee-ko-LAH (French)English, French
Crispinus-Ancient Roman