price of tea in China

The price of tea in China was an important topic in England during and around the 19th century. It was often mentioned in the British House of Commons.

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price of tea in China

1. (idiomatic) Something that is relevant or important, usually used to emphasize that another, compared thing is irrelevant, unimportant, or non sequitur, or that someone unaware of it is ignorant, etc.

   What does the president's latest tweet have to do with the price of tea in China?

   • 2021 January 8, Sarah M. Cradit, The Seven Series Books 5-7: A Saga of Crimson & Clover Boxed Set, Sarah M. Cradit, page 364:

     "What the fuck does Mama know about the price of tea in China?"

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see price,‎ tea,‎ China.

   Due to the Sino-Indian trade crisis, the price of tea in China has risen dramatically the past fiscal month.

• what does that have to do with the price of tea in China?

• all the tea in China
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