Example sentences of "[pers pn] like [art] second " in BNC.
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| 1 | That his clothes hugged him like a second skin , hiding nothing . |
| 2 | To her it was quite perfect , a light red costume made of silk , which seemed to cling to her like a second skin . |
| 3 | But slimming , whether intentional or — as now — the result of unhappiness , never seemed to affect her breasts , and the much washed , faded T-shirt clung to her like a second skin . |
| 4 | ‘ So I 've already gathered from your own choice of decorating gear , ’ he murmured , once again letting his eyes roam freely over the leotard and leggings clinging lovingly to her like a second skin . |
| 5 | Hearing the sound of his footsteps at the bottom of the stairs , she quickly pulled on the first things that came to hand — a pair of well-worn jeans that clung lovingly to her like a second skin , and a sweatshirt . |
| 6 | Caroline concentrated on a spot on the wall while Fabbiano , kneeling on the floor before her , whisked a needle and thread through the hem of the scarlet silk dress that clung to her like a second skin . |
| 7 | My wife treats ours like a second handbag — it 's full of rubbish . |