on the bias
on the bias
In sewing, following a diagonal line across the grain of the fabric, especially one running at an angle of 45 degrees. OK, class. The first thing to do is to cut the fabric on the bias. Be sure to make your stitches on the bias.
See also: bias, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on the bias
on a diagonal line; on a diagonal pathway or direction. The panels of the dress were cut on the bias. The seamstress sewed the fabric on the bias.
See also: bias, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- work an angle on (one)
- angle off
- tilt at
- tip up
- try every trick in the book
- try, use, etc. every trick in the book
- use every trick in the book
- lend itself to
- lend itself to (something)
- tip back