the best thing since sliced bread

A humorous and hyperbolic statement indicating one's belief that something is excellent, especially something new and innovative. These waterproof jeans are the best thing since sliced bread. I don't have to worry about getting soaked!

See also: bread, since, slice, thing

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

the best thing since sliced bread

If someone thinks that something is the best thing since sliced bread, they think it is very good. When your programme first started I thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. Note: You can also say that something is the greatest thing since sliced bread. The new mill was the greatest thing since sliced bread and nobody was thinking about environmental issues. Note: These expressions are often used to show that you think that the person's opinion is wrong or foolish.

See also: bread, since, slice, thing

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

the best (or greatest) thing since sliced bread

a notable new idea, person, or thing (used to express real or ironic appreciation). informal

This phrase alludes to the mid 20th-century advertising promotions for packed, pre-sliced loaves.

See also: bread, since, slice, thing

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

the best thing since sliced ˈbread

(informal, spoken) if you say that something is the best thing since sliced bread, you think it is extremely good, interesting, etc: My father doesn’t like him very much, but my mother thinks he’s the best thing since sliced bread!

See also: bread, since, slice, thing

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

sliced bread

The last best thing. An American inventor named Otto Rohwedder devised a machine that sliced a loaf of bread into individual slices. First sold in 1928, it was touted as “the greatest forward step in the baking industry since bread was wrapped,” which led to popular phrase “the best thing since sliced bread.” All of which raises the question, what did people say before “sliced bread”? “The best thing since indoor plumbing” was one phrase. And before that?—“since powdered wigs?” “Since moveable type?” “Since fire?”

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释义	the best thing since sliced bread the best thing since sliced bread A humorous and hyperbolic statement indicating one's belief that something is excellent, especially something new and innovative. These waterproof jeans are the best thing since sliced bread. I don't have to worry about getting soaked! See also: bread, since, slice, thing Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. the best thing since sliced bread If someone thinks that something is the best thing since sliced bread, they think it is very good. When your programme first started I thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. Note: You can also say that something is the greatest thing since sliced bread. The new mill was the greatest thing since sliced bread and nobody was thinking about environmental issues. Note: These expressions are often used to show that you think that the person's opinion is wrong or foolish. See also: bread, since, slice, thing Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. the best (or greatest) thing since sliced bread a notable new idea, person, or thing (used to express real or ironic appreciation). informal This phrase alludes to the mid 20th-century advertising promotions for packed, pre-sliced loaves. See also: bread, since, slice, thing Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary the best thing since sliced ˈbread (informal, spoken) if you say that something is the best thing since sliced bread, you think it is extremely good, interesting, etc: My father doesn’t like him very much, but my mother thinks he’s the best thing since sliced bread! See also: bread, since, slice, thing Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary sliced bread The last best thing. An American inventor named Otto Rohwedder devised a machine that sliced a loaf of bread into individual slices. First sold in 1928, it was touted as “the greatest forward step in the baking industry since bread was wrapped,” which led to popular phrase “the best thing since sliced bread.” All of which raises the question, what did people say before “sliced bread”? “The best thing since indoor plumbing” was one phrase. And before that?—“since powdered wigs?” “Since moveable type?” “Since fire?” See also: bread, slice Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price See also: (something) is the new (something) a fast talker (one) could use (something) a horse of another a horse of another color a horse of another colour a/the feel of (something) (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you a slew of (something) a straw will show which way the wind blows References in periodicals archive GRAEME and I are always banging on about Skodas and how they are the best thing since sliced bread. MAIL MOTORS: SKOD ALMIGHTY; Octavia estate is family 4X4 that won't make your Czech bounce "The magazine was basically just saying the county council was the best thing since sliced bread." Few mourn magazine England won the game but, two years on, Sexton returns to London one win from an Irish Grand Slam - and with kicking coach Richie Murphy declaring him the best thing since sliced bread. 'jones won't get in sexton's head - he's sheer class' This is the unquestionable truth but to misguided people such as Brian Mark wind technology is the best thing since sliced bread... Missing the mark on turbine impact; LETTERS These were the best thing since sliced bread and perfect for driving safety. Eyeing road safety; Mailbag "Three weeks ago we were the best thing since sliced bread and no amount of one-day cricket could have taken the gloss off the Ashes for me. Rashid tipped to take flight as Swann looks forward So then it gets successful, and suddenly you're the best thing since sliced bread." Asked whether he gets a buzz from live TV, he says: "It's that sort of excitement you get when you're flying by the seat of your pants. The thrill of going out live; TVChoice It may not have been the best thing since sliced bread (though many critics seem to disagree with me on this) but in an age when we are starved of meaty and magnificent-looking dramas (and Red Riding always looked magnificent) it was a welcome slab of substance. Harrowing, haunting and horrific They're banging on the door saying they're this and that and the best thing since sliced bread. It's b***s. MANAGER Q&A; Clydesdale Bank PREMIER LEAGUE SPL Gadgets Breville toastie maker - the best thing since sliced bread? And Phonecards - no more rummaging for loose change. Big in the '80s Loveable mongrel Podge writes himself to tell us: "My owner thinks I am the best thing since sliced bread. I live with my bro Max, who is a selfish cat, but I tolerate him... DOGS R US; IRISH SUNDAY MIRROR TOP DOG COMPETITION It's ruff at the top for these pooches ARE wind farms about to become the best thing since sliced bread? Drive through mid Wales and you will start to ponder what planet we are living on. Your LETTERS : Beware attack of the turbines Or that Jamie Oliver, who never once set foot in a supermarket during several series of Jamie's Kitchen, now thinks they're the best thing since sliced bread. Star sense I wouldn't say Toast was the best thing since sliced bread ( but if anyone can tell me what sliced bread knocked off the top spot, I'm here to be persuaded. Toast would bring pride to any mum IT'S the best thing since sliced bread - a free loaf for every reader. FREE LOAF
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