genuine article

the genuine article

The original, authentic person or thing; the very best example of a type of person or thing. You have to be careful in these market bazaars that what you're buying is the genuine article and not some cheap imitation. Though many had their doubts, the party's new leader has proven herself to be the genuine article.
See also: article, genuine
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

genuine article

the real thing rather than a substitute. Is this the genuine article or some cheap imitation substitute? I'll take the genuine article, thanks.
See also: article, genuine
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

genuine article

(ˈdʒɛnjəwən ˈɑrtɪklæ and ˈdʒɛnˈjuˈwɑɪn ˈɑrtɪklæ)
n. the real thing rather than a substitute. Is this the genuine article or some cheap made substitute?
See also: article, genuine
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • genuine
  • come home to
  • come home to (someone or something)
  • come home to someone
  • look alike
  • go down the line
  • hanger-on
  • a big fish in a small pond
  • a big frog in a small pond
  • big fish in a small pond
References in classic literature
In every case there was some little defect, which showed the genuine article was not yet found.
My power was colossal; and it was not a mere name, as such things have generally been, it was the genuine article. I stood here, at the very spring and source of the second great period of the world's history; and could see the trickling stream of that history gather and deepen and broaden, and roll its mighty tides down the far centuries; and I could note the upspringing of adven- turers like myself in the shelter of its long array of thrones: De Montforts, Gavestons, Mortimers, Villier- ses; the war-making, campaign-directing wantons of France, and Charles the Second's scepter-wielding drabs; but nowhere in the procession was my full- sized fellow visible.
"It IS fun--when you're the genuine article," agreed his Majesty.
Is she from one of the theaters, or a genuine article?"
We have really enough to do to look after the genuine article. You can't say we are not effective.
He is a genuine article. There must be plenty like him about.
Whereabout in the bonnet and drapery announced by her name, any fragment of the real woman may be concealed, is perhaps known to her maid; but you could easily buy all you see of her, in Bond Street; or you might scalp her, and peel her, and scrape her, and make two Lady Tippinses out of her, and yet not penetrate to the genuine article. She has a large gold eye-glass, has Lady Tippins, to survey the proceedings with.
Encouraged by his success, in the evening, when they were sitting alone in the large study, where East lived now almost, "vice Arthur on leave," after examining the new fishing-rod, which both pronounced to be the genuine article ("play enough to throw a midge tied on a single hair against the wind, and strength enough to hold a grampus"), they naturally began talking about Arthur.
"Only through robust and consistent action can consumers be assured that the Scotch whisky they enjoy is the genuine article each and every time.
Aside from various ivory images depicting the Passion of Jesus Christ, the exhibit includes a fragment of wood from the cross where Jesus was crucified, and a replica of the nail, which supposedly contains particles from the genuine article. Also on display are a small piece of material from the table used in the Last Supper, a replica of the Holy Grail of Valencia in Spain, small stones from the 14 Stations of the Cross, and a small bottle of pure nard, the biblical perfume that Mary poured on Jesus' feet as dinner was being hosted in His honor at Lazarus' house in Bethany.
Mr Thomson told the court: "These were examined by those familiar with the genuine article and were found to be counterfeit."
RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: "Jeremy Corbyn is the genuine article, who has a vision of Britain based on hope not fear, that delivers for working people.
From fake "Kobe beef", to imitation Parmesan cheese, to why restaurants can legally lie when they claim their food is "organic", "dry aged", "heritage breed" or "wild caught", and more, Real Food, Fake Food teaches viewers how to recognize authentic meats, cheeses, wine/spirits, and seafood, and ensure that the delicacies they enjoy are the genuine article. Highly recommended.
Its purpose is to allow JSP products to be clearly identified as the genuine article and JSP says because each helmet is unique, wearers can also use the company's pioneering online tracing and verification system, JSPCheck, to determine the authenticity of their head protection.