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2021-10-08 11:10
Eighth wonder phrase
A shortening of "eighth wonder of the world."
A wonderful and surprising event or thing. Said when you think something seems worthwhile being grouped with seven wonders of the ancient world.
From the scale and the size of it, I think it is the eighth wonder.
In its time, the painting was one of several candidates for the title of the eighth wonder of the art world.
Albert Einstein, the greatest physician of all time, considered compound interest as the eighth wonder.
A young person who is very clever and successful.
Something regarded spectacular enough to be included among the Seven Wonders of the World.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
Do you see anything wrong?
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
