The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
- The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is a classic, but its usage has declined somewhat in recent years, especially among younger generations. However, it's still widely recognized and used in informal settings, particularly in American English.
- Literal Meaning: A comparison of something to sliced bread, which was a revolutionary innovation in bread production when it was first introduced.
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: Something or someone that is considered excellent or of the highest quality.
- This new smartphone is the best thing since sliced bread - it's so much faster and has a better camera!
- I just tried the new restaurant downtown, and it's the best thing since sliced bread - the food is amazing!
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