chew it finer
To put into simpler terms. The phrase likely originated with American cowboys. Can you chew it finer? I don't understand that convoluted explanation you just gave. I always make sure to chew it finer when I have to explain mathematical concepts to people not in the field. Whoa, slow down and chew it finer, because not everyone is as familiar with soldering as you are.
finer than a frog('s) hair (split three/four ways)
colloquial Primarily heard in US.
1. Supremely excellent in character, quality, or ability. I tell you what, this wedding is finer than a frog's hair split three ways, don't you think? Mabel, you've outdone yourself. This dish is truly finer than a frog's hair split four ways. Wow, that dress is as finer than a frog's hair—you look gorgeous!
2. Exceptionally well. A: "How are you, Sandy?" B: "Finer than a frog's hair, thanks for asking!" I wish I could say I'm finer than a frog hair, but I've actually been feeling pretty down lately. It always made me smile when Grandpa would say he's "finer than a frog's hair split four ways."
3. Completely satisfactory or agreeable. A: "I'm telling you, the color you picked is fine." B: "Are you sure?" B: "Finer than a frog hair split four ways." This set-up is finer than a frog hair split three ways. Having two monitors will be a big help. Thanks for the jacket. It's not that cold out, so this should be finer than a frog's hair.
finer than frog fuzz
colloquial Very good or excellent. Often used as a response when one is asked how they are. Wow, you look finer than frog fuzz in that gorgeous dress! A: "How you feelin' these days, Al?" B: "Finer than frog fuzz, Jake!" Mabel, you've outdone yourself. This dish is truly finer than frog fuzz.
finer than frog('s) hair (split four ways)
colloquial Very good or excellent. Primarily heard in US. Wow, that dress is finer than frog's hair—you look gorgeous! A: "How you feelin' these days, Al?" B: "Finer than frog hair split four ways, Jake!" Mabel, you've outdone yourself. This dish is truly finer than frog's hair split four ways.
finer than frog('s) hair (split three/four ways)
colloquial Primarily heard in US.
1. Supremely excellent in character, quality, or ability. I tell you what, this wedding is finer than frog's hair split three ways, don't you think? Mabel, you've outdone yourself. This dish is truly finer than frog's hair split four ways. Wow, that dress is finer than frog's hair—you look gorgeous!
2. Exceptionally well. A: "How are you, Sandy?" B: "Finer than frog hair, thanks for asking!" I wish I could say I'm finer than frog hair, but I've actually been feeling pretty down lately. It always made me smile when Grandpa would say he's "finer than frog's hair split four ways."
3. Completely satisfactory or agreeable. A: "I'm telling you, the color you picked is fine." B: "Are you sure?" B: "Finer than frog hair split four ways." This set-up is finer than frog hair split three ways. Having two monitors will be a big help. Thanks for the jacket. It's not that cold out, so this should be finer than frog's hair.
the finer points of (something)
The more nuanced, specific, or complicated details or aspects of something. It's nice to be able to discuss the finer points of Victorian literature with someone who has studied the subject.
the finer things (in life)
Things that are luxurious, self-indulgent, and, usually, expensive. Cassandra has always liked the finer things in life—champagne and caviar, spa trips, and private jets. A poor artist like you will never be able to woo her.
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