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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?
It was often said by a photographer when he would like small children to look at the camera and smile before he took a photo.
When the photographer said “watch the birdie”, all of us looked at the camera and smiled.
