Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Bee's Knees

What does it mean?

The bee's knees is an idiom used to describe something or someone that is excellent, high-quality, or the absolute best in its category.

Is it positive or negative?

Very Positive. It is a high compliment for a thing or a person.

When do you use it?

Use it when you are really impressed by something. It could be a delicious meal, a brilliant new app, or a person who is exceptionally good at what they do.

Examples

Example 1: "Have you tried the new bakery? Their sourdough is the bee's knees!"

Example 2: "She's only been here a week, but the new manager is already the bee's knees."

Question for you

What is the last thing you bought that you would describe as the bee's knees?

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