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world record

idiom

Any characteristic or accomplishment that exceeds all other instances of that characteristic or accomplishment.


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  1. 01

    all over the world

    throughout the world, everywhere, worldwide, globally.

  2. 02

    broken record

    Someone or something that constantly repeats itself, causing annoyance.

  3. 03

    come into the world

    To be born.

  4. 04

    coming into the world

    The act of being born; a birth.

  5. 05

    dead to the world

    Sound asleep.

  6. 06

    edge of the world

    A very remote place.

  7. 07

    end of the world

    Any change that seems catastrophic or devastating.

  8. 08

    for all the world to see

    in plain view; clearly visible

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