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by Nancy on November 20th, 2009

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When the phrase "you could stop a clock" is used to describe someone's physicality; is that meant as a compliment or an insult?

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  • by Pumpkin Etoile on November 20th, 2009

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    It means they are homely and have a face only a mother could love.

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  • by Kewl Guy - has gone 360 on November 20th, 2009

    Kewl Guy - has gone 360

    in the song "Pink Houses by John Cougar, it was meant as a compliment, but i normally take it as an insult!

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  • by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on November 20th, 2009

    Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE!

    I think it depends on the person. If it's being said to their FACE directly (and NOT behind their back), then I would have to say it's probably a compliment! Why would you DELIBERATELY degrade someone TO THEIR FACE?!?

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  • by HeavySkinz on November 20th, 2009

    HeavySkinz

    "You could stop a clock" translates to "you're extremely unattractive." However- Telling someone that they have "a face that could make time stand still", would be considered quite a compliment. Go figure. Good question!

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  • by Midnighttoker on November 20th, 2009

    Midnighttoker

    I've heard it used both ways.

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  • by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on November 20th, 2009

    Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot

    Fugggly

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  • by Suby the Coat on November 20th, 2009

    Suby the Coat

    I would consider it a compliment - though exaggerated.
    Simply means that someone has simply stayed in a desirable age group permanently where physical appearance is concerned.

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