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.
See also:
  • 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