the bee's knees
plural noun
informal + old-fashioned
: an excellent or much liked person or thing
She's the bee's knees.
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Nearly 100 years later, the bee's knees cocktail has charmed its way through the century.
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Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
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“The bee's knees.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bee%27s%20knees. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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