the deep end of the gene pool

the deep end of the gene pool

Used humorously to indicate that one's skills or advantages, especially one's intelligence or athletic prowess, have arisen from excellent genetic heredity. Is it any wonder the child is an incredible swimmer? With two Olympic gold medalists for parents, she was born in the deep end of the gene pool!

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