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Jimmy Hung
2022-10-10 05:10
Huckleberry above (one's) persimmon American old-fashioned
To be slightly beyond one's abilities
Bella can not repair the washing machine. It is a huckleberry above her persimmon.
I'm afraid that this task is a huckleberry above his persimmon.
If something or someone weaves their magic, they use their unique talents or charm to produce a good effect or a desired outcome.
Be outside the ability or willingness of someone to care more about a particular person or issue
Having an ability to do something very well, especially when others can't
In the 1800s, huckleberry was widely used in combination with persimmon as a tiny unit of measurement.
Do you see anything wrong?
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.
