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.
1. Last actions before having no chance to do
2. The last notes belonging to a song
1. He got his last licks on the piano before selling it.
2. The last licks of this song left an indelible impression on me.