The Bee's Knees

Posted by Gary July 08, 2003In reply to The Bee's Knees posted by Kit on July 08, 2003

Anyone know the origin of the phrase 'The bee's knees', used to describe something that is well done/made or brilliant.

Is it as I suspect it is derived from the word 'business' - as in "it's the business!", which becomes "it's the bee's kness!", possibly as a result of a particular accent put upon it? Maybe German or French?

Have I just answered my own question?

Cheers,

Kit

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