A plain grey linen sack with a bright peacock feather sticking out of the top, against a soft grey background.

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Dr. George O’Malley

Modest looks weird on you.

— Grey's Anatomy  ·  2005

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What it means

Our interpretation.

George is teasing someone whose modesty doesn't seem believable. Humility is meant to look natural, but on them it looks like a costume. The joke is that the plain outfit can't hide the showy personality underneath.

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