as American as apple pie

American as apple pie

Exemplary or indicative of American life, interests, or ideals (often stereotypically so). Baseball is as American as apple pie. Blue jeans are considered to be as American as apple pie, even though they are worn all over the world. "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" is an idea that is as American as apple pie.

See also: American, apple, pie

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as American as apple pie

typically American in character.

1995 New York Times Magazine To reward people for something beyond merit is American as apple pie.

See also: American, apple, pie

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as Aˌmerican as apple ˈpie

used to say that something is typical of America: For me, baseball is as American as apple pie.

See also: American, apple, pie

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