of the first water

of the first water
of the first water
Fig. of the finest quality. •

This is a very fine pearl—a pearl of the first water.

Tom is of the first water—a true gentleman.

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{adj. phr.}, {informal} Of the finest quality; superior; very good; best. * /The jeweler chose diamonds of the first water for the queen's crown./ * /The dance program at graduation was of the first water./ Compare: FIRST-CLASS.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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