IdiomFood & Drink
Polish
Polishcud miód
Meaning: Something delicious, wonderful, or excellent.
Literally: Wonder honey
Example: “Ta szarlotka to cud miód!” — This apple pie is the bee's knees!
English equivalent: The bee's knees
Equivalents in other languages
French: Pas piqué des vers Literally: Not worm-eaten
English: the bee's knees
Origin: Cud is a miracle and miód honey, and the two words rhyme. Cud miód, often extended to cud, miód, malina (miracle, honey, raspberry), is a joking exclamation for something wonderful. It is colloquial and has no particular story behind it.
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