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| What does the term "we have a gem of, eg. choir leader" mean? Thanks |
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| Hi panosgr A gem is essentially a precious, potentialy priceless/irreplaceable object. When referring to a person, it has a similar meaning. see: AskOxford: gem gem • noun 1 a precious or semi-precious stone, especially one that has been cut and polished. 2 an outstanding person or thing. — ORIGIN Latin gemma ‘bud, jewel’. Hope this helps NT |
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| many thanks! your reply was very useful |
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| A bit of associated vocabulary: note the word "polished" in that definition. A person who has the potential to become a 'gem' can be referred to as a 'rough diamond'. b |
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| interesting:) |
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