The genuine article In english explanation

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

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-04-01 06:04

Meaning of The genuine article

The genuine article noun phrase informal

The person or thing that is original or authentic; a thing or person that is the best example of its type

 

Jane is showing off her new LV bag again, but I think it's not the genuine article.

If you have ever yearned to meet a Bajau person, John is the genuine article.

Other phrases about:

bona fide

1. To be real or genuine
2. To have goodwill 
 

the real deal

To indicate that someone or something is genuine or real. 

Origin of The genuine article

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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