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Значение идиомы of the first water
[of the first water] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Of the finest quality;superior; very good; best.
The jeweler chose diamonds of the firstwater for the queen’s crown.
The dance program at graduation wasof the first water.
Compare: FIRST-CLASS.
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- Перевод идиомы water under the bridge, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: water under the bridge Перевод: что было, то было; что-либо, что уже произошло и чего нельзя изменить Пример: It was terrible that your house was robbed but it is water under the bridge now and you must move forward. Это просто ужасно, что твой дом ограбили, но что было, то было, и тебе нужно […]...
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