单词 | the —— of this world |
释义 | > as lemmasthe —— of this world P35. colloquial. With a personal name, in the plural. the —— of this world: people considered to represent or be like the type specified. Also in extended use with other proper names. Frequently somewhat derogatory. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > kind or sort > in respect of kind [phrase] > of a kind to in fashion to1562 the —— of this world1897 1897 N. Amer. Rev. Sept. 304 The Mrs. Siddons' or Rachels of the world have gained a fame to which even Garrick and Booth cannot approach. 1920 Times 10 Feb. 10/1 The burlesque writers, the Gilberts and others of this world, have come between us and Dryden. 1960 J. Stroud Shorn Lamb iv. 44 He's settling... We're quite used to the Egberts of this world. 1972 Observer 20 Feb. 11/3 There is a limit on how far the Libyas of this world can bid up the price of oil. 2004 J. Colgan Do you remember First Time? viii. 156 Why should fashion belong only to the Britneys of this world, goddamit? < as lemmas |
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