neither hide nor hair
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see hide or hair.
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Also, hide or hair. No trace of something lost or missing. For example, I haven't seen hide nor hair of the children. This expression alludes to the entire outer coat of an animal. [Mid-1800s]
Example Sentences
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And while we’ve seen neither hide nor hair of a premium Wear OS Fitbit watch, CEO James Park has promised that’s on the way, too.
From The Verge • Aug. 24, 2022
As for “A Catered Affair,” which closed shortly after striking out at the Tony Awards, I’ve seen neither hide nor hair of the show since.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2021
I knew something was up on "So You Think Can Dance" when we saw neither hide nor hair of Ashley until the last two minutes of the show.
From Salon • Jul. 16, 2010
That was three months ago and neither hide nor hair of any of them has been seen since.
From The Strange Adventures of Mr. Middleton by Curtis, Wardon Allan
They left their horses, loaded and tied, and just disappeared off the face of the earth, leaving neither hide nor hair behind them.
From The Night-Born by London, Jack
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