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25 January
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What does Could you please tell me what the meaning of this sentence''this is the best thing since sliced bread ’' which comes from my English listening。Is it a proverb?What is the story behind it？ mean?
What does Could you please tell me what the meaning of this sentence''this is the best thing since sliced bread ’' which comes from my English listening。Is it a proverb?What is the story behind it？ mean?
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- English (US)
Hello, the phrase “this is the best thing since sliced bread,” is a way of saying something is amazing, and expressing how much you like it.
- Simplified Chinese (China)
Thank you for the answer ,and so it doesn't have any meaning,just for tone,right?
- English (US)
@ljd--liy yes of course, I’m not sure I understand your question. The meaning is it expressed a liking of something. Does this help?
- Simplified Chinese (China)
OK，thank you very much.I think I get it.
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