beauty and the beast

English

Etymology

From the traditional fairy tale. See Beauty and the Beast at Wikipedia.

Noun

beauty and the beast

Two individuals, usually but not necessarily romantically involved, one of whom is considerably more attractive than the other.
(music) An aesthetic in heavy metal, etc. that contrasts "angelic" female vocals with male growls or aggressive singing.

Translations

two individuals, usually but not necessarily romantically involved, one of whom is considerably more attractive than the other

Finnish: kaunotar ja hirviö, kulkuri ja kaunotar
Polish: piękniejsza i brzydsza osoba f

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