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English as apple pie

English as apple pie adjective: having characteristics considered quintessential to English or British life.

Adjective

(as) English as apple pie

  1. (UK, simile) Having characteristics considered quintessential to English or British life.
    Synonyms:
    English as afternoon tea, English as tea and crumpets

Synonyms of English as apple pie

Questions about English as apple pie

What does English as apple pie mean?
English as apple pie means having characteristics considered quintessential to English or British life.
What part of speech is English as apple pie?
English as apple pie is an adjective.

Words near English as apple pie in the dictionary

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  5. English as afternoon tea
  6. English as apple pie
  7. English basement
  8. English basements
  9. English Bazar
  10. English bean
  11. English beans

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