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The genuine article noun phrase informal
The person or thing that is original or authentic; a thing or person that is the best example of its type
Jane is showing off her new LV bag again, but I think it's not the genuine article.
If you have ever yearned to meet a Bajau person, John is the genuine article.
1. To be real or genuine
2. To have goodwill
To indicate that someone or something is genuine or real.
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!
