the bee's knees
Originating in the 1920s, 'the bee's knees' is a playful expression used to describe something or someone exceptional.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)An outstanding or exceptionally good person or thing.
Example
- Her new dress is the bee's knees; everyone at the party loved it.
- That restaurant is the bee's knees; the food is incredible.
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