A little from column A a little from column B In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a little from column A a little from column B", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-11-13 01:11

Meaning of A little from column A a little from column B

A little from column A a little from column B American phrase informal uncountable idomatic

A combination of two elements or reasons

Lina: When writing a novel, is the idea from your imagination or real life? Mark: Actually, it's a little from column A and a little from column B.

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Origin of A little from column A a little from column B

Food options were displayed in a table with columns designated "A" and "B" on "American Chinese" restaurant menus from the mid-twentieth century. The customer was then instructed to "choose one from column A and one from column B."

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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