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The English We Speak: Top-notch

Aug 13, 2024
Discover the meaning of 'top notch,' a term that signifies high quality. The speakers share personal anecdotes, enriching everyday conversations with examples from food and entertainment. Learn how to incorporate this versatile expression into your dialogue and enhance your language skills. Plus, find tips on navigating everyday challenges, from choosing the right products to grocery deliveries.
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Meaning Of 'Top-Notch'

  • "Top-notch" describes something of very high quality and can apply to people or things.
  • Hosts use it for food examples to show informal praise used by fluent speakers.
ANECDOTE

Personal Food Examples

  • Beth recounts eating amazing plant-based food at her brother's house and calls it top-notch.
  • Feifei shares a personal visit to a local café whose carrot cake she also describes as top-notch.
ANECDOTE

Theatre As Top-Notch

  • Beth describes seeing a West End show where the singing and dancing were exceptional and labels it top-notch.
  • The hosts use this to show that top-notch applies beyond food to performances.
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