genuine article
[ˈdʒɛnjəwən ˈɑrtɪklæ] or [ˈdʒɛnˈjuˈwɑɪn ˈɑrtɪklæ]
n. the real thing rather than a substitute. : Is this the genuine article or some cheap made substitute?
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition. Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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