It's grade "A"!/ this is "A"!

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GeneD

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When something we hear sounds particularly convincing or funny, we in Russian might say Это "5"/This is "5" ("5" is the best grade in Russian schools). Do you say anything similar in English? For example:

It's grade "A"!
This is "A"!
 

Do228

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"It's an A-plus!" might be possible in some situations.
(Not a teacher)
 

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You might hear, for example, "I'd give that a ten!" (as on a scale of one to ten). And I would give your post a TEN.
 

Tarheel

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"A-number one" is also heard.

Or number one.
 
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