Eighth wonder In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "eighth wonder", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-10-08 11:10

Meaning of Eighth wonder

Eighth wonder phrase

A shortening of "eighth wonder of the world."

A wonderful and surprising event or thing. Said when you think something seems worthwhile being grouped with seven wonders of the ancient world.

 

From the scale and the size of it, I think it is the eighth wonder.

In its time, the painting was one of several candidates for the title of the eighth wonder of the art world.

Albert Einstein, the greatest physician of all time, considered compound interest as the eighth wonder.

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A young person who is very clever and successful.

the 8th wonder of the world

Something regarded spectacular enough to be included among the Seven Wonders of the World.

Origin of Eighth wonder

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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