English / idiom
Five O'clock Shadow
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A faint stubble of beard visible on a man's face late in the day after being shaved in the morning
In context
01
After presiding over fourteen hours of intense strategic negotiations, the chief executive sported a noticeable five o'clock shadow.
02
Despite his slight five o'clock shadow and loosened tie, his authoritative vision commanded total respect across the boardroom.
Synonyms
beard stubble,designer stubble,evening beard
Antonyms
clean-shaven appearance,smooth face
Collocations
sport a five o'clock shadow,noticeable five o'clock shadow,develop a five o'clock shadow