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Etymology

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Literally, the yellow from the egg, i.e. the yolk.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [das ˈɡɛlbə fɔm ˈaɪ̯]
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Phrase

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das Gelbe vom Ei

  1. (idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) the very best, something to write home about
    Das ist nicht gerade das Gelbe vom Ei.
    It's not exactly brilliant.

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