on the bias
Meaning
on the bias
(textiles) Describing the method of cutting fabric diagonally across the grain (so as to make the clothing cling to the body)
Synonyms
transverse
vertically
horizontally
diagonally
transversely
crosswise
contrariwise
longways
aslant
cater-cornered
obliquely
transversal
athwart
crossways
thwarter
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