fit like a glove
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To be a perfect fit, to be exactly the right size.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
This dress fits like a glove! How did you know my size?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org). Figurative class: Simile (PIE-English corpus, CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31).
Common questions
What does “fit like a glove” mean?
To be a perfect fit, to be exactly the right size.
Is “fit like a glove” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.