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finer things

idiom
Meaning

That which is considered of a high quality, expensive or tasteful.


Examples
SIMPLE

He really enjoys the finer things in life.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of hard work, she finally saved enough money to enjoy the finer things, like gourmet food and travel.

COMPLEX

Though he grew up in poverty, his refined taste eventually led him to surround himself with the finer things, including rare books and classical art.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all things considered

    Generally speaking; in terms of the big picture.

  2. 02

    all things to all people

    Someone or something that entirely satisfies the expectations of everyone, no matter how diverse and conflicting those expectations may be.

  3. 03

    hear things

    To imagine that one hears sounds that are not actually real; to have auditory hallucinations.

  4. 04

    leave things alone

    Synonym of let it be.

  5. 05

    leave things be

    Synonym of let it be.

  6. 06

    let things alone

    Synonym of let it be.

  7. 07

    let things be

    Synonym of let it be.

  8. 08

    one of those things

    An unfortunate, but unavoidable, event.

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