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The phrase
"the bee's knees"
In Boomer 📺
"a real humdinger"
this refers to something that is top-notch or first-rate. it's far out and really special, like a good record on the hi-fi.
e.g. that new car you bought is a real humdinger, jim!
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- 📺 Boomeranonymous
"a real humdinger"
this refers to something that is top-notch or first-rate. it's far out and really special, like a good record on the hi-fi.
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