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English
Englishthe bee's knees
Meaning: Something or someone excellent.
Example: “She thinks her new bike is the bee's knees.”
Origin: American slang from the 1920s, one of many nonsense animal phrases of the time, like "the cat's pajamas." Earlier it meant something tiny.
Equivalents in other languages
Polish: cud miód Literally: Wonder honey
French: Pas piqué des vers Literally: Not worm-eaten
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