any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of mammals and other animals, or from the epidermis of a plant.
▸hairs collectively, especially those on a person's head.
a very small quantity or extent.
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hair of the dog informal an alcoholic drink taken to cure a hangover.
[from hair of the dog that bit you, formerly recommended as an effective remedy for the bite of a mad dog.]
a hair's breadth a very small margin.
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(or out of)
someone's hair informal annoying (or ceasing to annoy) someone.
keep your hair on! Brit.informal stay calm.
let one's hair down informal behave uninhibitedly.