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Top Drawer

The very best in quality

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  • This is a 20th century phrase that’s related to the dresser’s top drawer. People usually put their valuable things in the dressers top drawer so that it’d be easier to get them back. Now, people of the best status or of something valuable are related to this expression.
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Alexa’s ability to cook meal is certainly her top drawer ability.

Submitted on February 25, 2019

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top drawerOf the highest quality.
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