Basic Details
Word: Sobsole
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A part of a shoe that is located beneath the foot and is usually made of a durable material to provide support and traction.
Synonyms: Footwear base, outsole
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Step on someone's sore toe: To hurt someones feelings or annoy them. Example: "She didnt mean to step on his sore toe, but her comment upset him."
- By the skin of my sobsole: Just barely getting by or succeeding at something. Example: "I passed my exam by the skin of my sobsole after studying all night."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The sobsole of her new trainers was made of rubber to provide better grip on slippery surfaces.
Example 2: When I bought the boots, I checked the sobsole to ensure it was strong and well-constructed.
Example 3: After walking for hours, I could feel the wear on the sobsole of my shoes.
Fun Fact
The term "sobsole" comes from a combination of the words shoe and sole, and it has been used in various contexts relating to footwear for many centuries, stressing the importance of durability for comfort while walking.
Famous Quote
"Shoes are a mirror of your soul; take care of your sobsole, and they will take care of you." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sobsole" mean?
a) The advertisement for shoes
b) Part of a shoe underneath the foot
c) A type of clothing
d) A shoe store
Answer: b) Part of a shoe underneath the foot
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sobsole"?
a) Footwear base
b) Upper
c) Heel
d) Laces
Answer: a) Footwear base
3. Which sentence uses "sobsole" correctly?
a) She painted her sobsole with bright colours.
b) The sobsole of my shoes was worn out after many walks.
c) The sobsole flew across the room.
d) I lost my sobsole in the garden.
Answer: b) The sobsole of my shoes was worn out after many walks.
4. Which idiom relates to the idea of 'missing the mark'?
a) Step on someone's sore toe
b) By the skin of my sobsole
c) To break a leg
d) A foot in two boats
Answer: a) Step on someone's sore toe
5. What is the opposite of "sobsole"?
a) N/A
b) The shoe itself
c) The lace
d) The upper
Answer: a) N/A
