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first water

/ˈfɜːrst ˈwɔːtər/

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phrase

/ˈfɜːrst ˈwɔːtər/C1formal
  • ruИдиоматическое выражение, означающее высочайшее качество, превосходство или чистоту; первоначально использовалось для описания лучших алмазов или жемчуга, теперь применяется к чему-либо высшего сорта.

An idiomatic expression meaning of the highest quality, excellence, or purity; originally used to describe the finest diamonds or pearls, now extended to anything of superior grade.

  1. Highest quality or excellenceC2formalbritish

    Of the finest quality, rank, or degree; the best possible.

    ruВысочайшее качество

    • The diamond was of the first water, flawless and brilliant.
    • Her manners were of the first water, impeccable and refined.
    • The performance was a masterpiece of the first water.