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bean pole [exp]

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Meaning:
- a person with tall and thin body.
Examples:
- The best player of that volleyball is that bean pole man.
- John is so tall and skinny; he looks like a bean pole.
- I need to buy some more bean poles for my garden.
- Don’t be so sensitive, I’m just calling you a bean pole because you’re so tall!
- You’re really growing up, Sarah! You’ve turned into a bean pole, just like your dad.
- James is so tall, he’s practically a bean pole. He needs to bulk up a bit!
- Quit slouching, you bean pole. Stand up straight!
- Look at you, bean pole, always reaching for the top shelf.
- My younger brother’s a total bean pole, but he’s still growing, so I bet he’ll fill out soon.
- I wouldn’t call her a bean pole if I were you; she might not appreciate it.
- Wow, you’ve really grown. You’re turning into a bean pole!
- I wish I could be as tall as you. You’re such a bean pole.
- Hurry up, bean pole, I can’t wait for you to catch up!
- You’re a real bean pole, always sticking out of the crowd!
- She’s tall and elegant, almost like a bean pole. It suits her.
- I’m putting up new bean poles for the climbing beans.
- These bean poles will support the plants as they grow.