price of tea in China
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
The price of tea in China was an important topic in England during and around the 19th century. It was often mentioned in the British House of Commons.
Pronunciation[edit]
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Noun[edit]
- (idiomatic) Something that is irrelevant or unimportant, usually used to emphasize the lack of relationship of a non sequitur.
- What does the president's latest tweet have to do with the price of tea in China?
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see price, tea, China.
- Due to the Sino-Indian trade crisis, the price of tea in China has risen dramatically the past fiscal month.
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Translations[edit]
irrelevant to the topic at hand
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