special sauce
Originating from McDonald's Big Mac, "special sauce" has both literal and metaphorical uses in English.
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Definition
B2Culinary
(informal)A unique or secret blend of ingredients used to enhance the flavor of a dish, often proprietary to a particular restaurant.
Example
- The burger's special sauce is what makes it stand out from the rest.
B2Metaphorical
(informal, business)A distinctive feature or element that sets something apart and contributes to its success or appeal.
Example
- The company's special sauce is its innovative approach to customer service.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "special sauce":
secret saucemagic sauceawesome saucesauce upwhite saucered saucebrown saucetomato saucepepper saucealec saucelost in the sauce