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The phrase
"the bee's knees"
In Victorian Era 🎩
"most capital, indeed"
one uses this expression to denote that a thing is utterly splendid and of the highest quality imaginable. truly marvelous.
e.g. your garden party was most capital, indeed; the tea was perfectly brewed.
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- 🎩 Victorian Eraanonymous
"most capital, indeed"
one uses this expression to denote that a thing is utterly splendid and of the highest quality imaginable. truly marvelous.
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