单词 | is king |
释义 | > as lemmas—— is king d. With reference to a commodity or currency. Frequently in —— is king, as in e.g. cash is king. Cf. sense 10c. ΚΠ 1839 London Sat. Jrnl. Nov. 329/1 Cash is king of the Exchange, but exchange rules cash. 1855 D. Christy (title) Cotton is king or, The culture of cotton, and its relation to agriculture, manufactures and commerce; [etc.]. 1884 W. Shepherd Prairie Experiences 121 The dollar is king here as elsewhere. 1943 E. K. Brown On Canad. Poetry i. v. 20 Canada is a nation where the best-seller is king. 1984 Times 8 Aug. 26/7 Durham was very much a moderate area, producing redoubtable right-wing leaders... That was when coal was still king hereabouts. 2008 Independent on Sunday 20 July (Business section) 5/3 Gold had attractions but for now, cash is king. < as lemmas |
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