damsel in distress
English
Etymology
From the classic theme in many dramatic forms.
Pronunciation
IPA(key): /ˈdæm.zəl ɪn dɪˈstɹɛs/
Noun
damsel in distress (plural damsels in distress)
- A young woman perceived as being in a dangerous situation.
- 1995, Ani DiFranco (lyrics and music), “Not a Pretty Girl”, in Not a Pretty Girl:
- I am not a pretty girl / That is not what I do / I ain't no damsel in distress / And I don't need to be rescued
Derived terms
Translations
young woman perceived as being in a dangerous situation.
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