be an apology for
be an apology for
To be a poor example of a certain thing. That skinny kid is an apology for a linebacker. I gave you a low grade because the drivel you submitted was an apology for a real paper!
See also: apology
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- an apology for
- an apology for something
- apology
- cut out to be
- cut out to be (something)
- rail
- (as) skinny as a rail
- (as) skinny as a beanpole
- skinny
- beanpole